Job title: Senior eFX Algo Developer

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll be a key contributor to the development of pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for our eFX desk. You'll work closely with Front Office, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams to deliver robust, high-performance trading technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance low-latency pricing and trading systems in Java.
• Prototype and deliver solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Analyse and optimise performance in high-frequency trading contexts.
• Collaborate on all stages of product delivery: design, specification, testing, and deployment.
• Provide 3rd line support and contribute to production stability.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and software releases (including occasional out-of-hours deployments).

Candidate criteria:

• Minimal education level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
• Academic qualification / Speciality: Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.
• Experience: Strong Java development experience, including multithreading, low latency, and performance tuning.
• Experience in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodologies.
• Front Office exposure in FX or quantitative finance.

Required skills:

• Clear communicator with strong analytical thinking.
• Values transparency, accountability, and excellence.
• Passionate about learning and contributing new ideas and technologies.

Technical skills required:

• Knowledge of FIX and other market protocols.
• Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments.
• Experience in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodologies.
• Expertise in FX ECNs, pricing algorithms, FIX engines/APIs.
• Experience with Solace Networking, multicast, and packet analysis tools.
• Postgraduate qualifications in computing, mathematics, or statistical disciplines.

Language requirements: English (required), French (desirable)

Location: Europe, United Kingdom, City: London. Remote work: hybrid