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Job summary
A leading investment bank seeks a Senior Java EFX Platform Developer for a fully remote role. This 12-month contract involves designing and developing a brand-new FX E-Trading platform. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of Java development experience, particularly in investment banking, and strong skills in low-latency programming. Excellent teamwork and communication are essential. This opportunity allows significant influence on architecture and design decisions.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 10+ years' experience as a Java Developer in investment banking.
- 4+ years' experience working on FX Cash, Options, or E-Trading systems.
- Strong expertise in Core Java / Server-Side Java.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimise components of a new FX E-Trading platform.
- Collaborate with senior developers and stakeholders in an agile environment.
Skills
Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)
Contract: 12 Months (likely extension)
Industry: Investment Banking / FX E-Trading
We're partnering with a leading investment bank on a major greenfield build - a brand-new, in-house FX E-Trading platform. This multi-year programme is at an early stage, offering the chance to help shape architecture, performance, and design from the ground up.
Join a team of experienced technologists delivering a modern, low-latency trading environment - all while working fully remotely from anywhere in the UK.
- 💻 Fully Remote (UK) - No commute, no relocation - collaborate virtually with a high-calibre global team.
- 🕓 12-Month Initial Contract - Long-term engagement with strong potential for extension.
- 🚀 Greenfield Build - Influence architecture, design, and key technical decisions from the outset.
- ⚙️ High-Performance Systems - Develop low-latency, multi-threaded Java components in a front-office trading environment.
As a Senior Java Developer, you'll design, develop, and optimise core components of a next-generation FX E-Trading platform, including:
- Pricing and distribution
- Auto-hedging
- Market intelligence and reporting
- Integration with existing trading infrastructure
You’ll collaborate closely with other senior developers, architects, and business stakeholders in a highly agile and delivery-focused environment.
- 10+ years' experience as a Java Developer in investment banking
- 4+ years' experience working on FX Cash, Options, or E-Trading systems
- Strong expertise in Core Java / Server-Side Java
- Low-latency, multi-threaded programming
- SQL and data modelling
- Agile object-oriented design principles
- Solid knowledge of FX cash products
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience with real-time pricing, risk, or order management systems
- Exposure to electronic trading and front-office environments
If you're an experienced Java developer seeking a long-term remote contract and the chance to contribute to a high-impact greenfield trading platform, we'd love to hear from you.
Desired Skills and Experience
Core Java / Server-Side Java EFX Pricing Software Application Development
McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.
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