Java Developer, London Stock Exchange
FX Matching Applications
Stock exchange in the City of London
Open for applications
Stock exchange in the City of London
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To make things happen, out there in the real world, where it matters.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated experience working with high performance architecture for FX trading applications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- Significant hands-on experience in low latency Java/C++ development
- Experience with FIX, Binary protocols (e.g., FIX 5.x)
- Proficient in multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning within Java applications
- Practical experience in implementing event-driven architecture to support scalable system design
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, GitLab, Bamboo, BitBucket, Sonarqube)
- Solid working knowledge of Linux environments
- Experience with application security tools (e.g., Veracode, Coverity, Blackduck) is a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze and address complex technical challenges
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of collaborating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A proactive, results-driven approach with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a fast-paced, Agile environment
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a passion for building high-performance FX trading applications
- In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of our flagship FX Matching Venue
- You will work in a dynamic, regulated financial environment and collaborate closely with product lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, market-leading solutions
- Develop, maintain, and optimize high-performance FX Matching applications using Java
- Implement event-driven architecture principles to build responsive and scalable systems
- Optimize Java applications and conduct OS-level tuning to meet high-frequency trading performance targets
- Work alongside product managers, architects, operations and other technical experts to design robust solutions that meet operational, risk, and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate within Agile teams, contributing to code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, testing, and continuous integration
- Engage in troubleshooting, performance analysis, and proactive resolution of technical issues to enhance system reliability
- Contribute to the evolution of efficient development processes, ensuring that high-quality, maintainable code is delivered consistently
- Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks and participate in continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD) initiatives
- Implement application security practices to ensure that the software meets the highest standards of reliability and compliance
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The London Stock Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges, with a history dating back over 300 years. It operates as a part of LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), one of the world’s leading providers of financial markets infrastructure, as a marketplace to enable stock brokers and traders to buy and sell stocks, bonds, and other securities.
The London Stock Exchange has lived through a stream of innovations; from telegraph and telephone, to the Market Price Display System, automatic trade matching, and the digitisation of issuer services. In 2019 it acquired Refinitiv, a financial information company, and in doing so became a global financial news and data business.
Most recently, the London Stock Exchange has made moves to support the evolution of private markets, and further build its presence in this space. It partnered with Floww, a platform that connects investors with private companies, with aims to launch a private primary capital raising facility, as well as explore new technologies and secondary market options for the platform.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
21% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2019
$27m
LATE VC
Feb 2018
$27m
LATE VC
Total funding: $53.9m
Company benefits
- Hybrid working options
- Healthcare
- Retirement planning
- Paid volunteering days
- Wellbeing initiatives
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
David Schwimmer
(CEO, not founder)Was Managing Director at Goldman Sachs for 20 years.
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