Job Title: FX Developer
Job Description
We're looking for an FX-specific developer with a strong background in core development, low latency development techniques, and FX knowledge or a similar eTrading domain.
Responsibilities
1. Develop and maintain FX trading systems using Core Java 17+.
2. Implement low latency development techniques, ensuring zero garbage collection and copy processes.
3. Optimize performance through garbage collection and operating system optimization.
4. Utilize the FIX protocol in developing and maintaining systems.
5. Work with low latency messaging technologies such as Aeron and optimised data transports including SBE and protobuf.
6. Apply knowledge of FX or similar eTrading domains, including pricing, trading, hedging, and liquidity management for spot, forward, and NDF products.
7. Implement RFQ and streaming trading protocols, market-making, and order management systems.
8. Use grid compute and distributed caching solutions such as Hazelcast, Redis, or Coherence.
Essential Skills
9. Core Java 17+
10. Low latency development techniques
11. Performance tuning and optimization
12. FIX protocol
13. Low latency messaging (Aeron)
14. Optimized data transports (SBE, protobuf)
15. FX knowledge or similar eTrading domain
16. RFQ & Streaming trading protocols
17. Market-making
18. Order management
19. Grid compute/distributed caching (Hazelcast, Redis, Coherence)
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic and innovative team where your contributions will directly impact the trading systems. Enjoy a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration.
Work Environment
Work in a high-tech environment that focuses on cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions for FX trading. The role involves working with advanced tools and technologies to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of London, United Kingdom.
Location
London, UK
Rate/Salary
- GBP Daily
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.