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Principal Developer - Java, FX

Hays Technology
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

Salary

£120,000 - £135,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Hays Software Engineering is seeking a Principal Developer to join a new FX matching engine team in a leading Financial Services firm.
  • The role requires 10-15 years of hands-on Java experience and expertise in building FX trading applications within high-frequency trading environments.
  • Key responsibilities include designing a high-performance FX Exchange application, shaping technical vision, and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
  • The position offers a salary complemented by a performance bonus of 20% or more, along with benefits such as 25 annual leave days, a 5% non-contributory pension, and a £1,000 annual well-being sum.
  • Candidates should also have an understanding of FIX protocol and low latency protocols for market data.

Hays Software Engineering are looking for a Principal Developer looking to take the next step in their career whilst also remaining hands-on in joining a new FX matching engine team within a world renowned Financial Services business.
What you will be doing:

  • Spearhead the design and development of a high-performance FX Exchange application, utilising Java as the primary language with foundational expertise in C++.
  • Shape the technical vision, ensuring the implementation of robust, scalable, and secure FX trading solutions across FX Spot and FX Swaps products.
  • Architect systems that adhere to key operational, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
  • Optimise Java applications and fine-tune operating systems to maximise performance in high-frequency trading environments.

What we are looking for:

  • 10-15 years hands-on Java experience.
  • Experience building FX trading applications.
  • Experience within High Frequency Trading environments.
  • Understanding of FIX protocol, Low Latency & binary protocols for market data.

Benefits details:

  • 25 annual leave days + bank holidays.
  • Performance bonus (20%+)
  • 5% non-contributory pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • 1,000 annual well-being sum

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