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Principal Developer - Java, FX

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£1,000 per month

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 prestigious Financial Services firm.
  • The role requires 10-15 years of hands-on Java experience, with a focus on building FX trading applications in high-frequency trading environments.
  • Key responsibilities include designing a high-performance FX Exchange application and ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards.
  • The position offers a salary with a performance bonus of over 20%, alongside benefits such as 25 annual leave days and a 5% non-contributory pension.
  • Additional perks include a £1,000 annual well-being sum and a cycle to work scheme.

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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