Java Developer - Low Latency Pricing (Contract)

Main Responsibilities

• Work within the eFX Algo team by taking requirements and developing user analytics and solutions to aid pricing/trading algorithms and, ultimately, P&L.
• Prototype solutions in a fast, agile manner with numerous demands from both Front Office and IT teams.
• Be comfortable performing analysis in a high-frequency, low-latency environment.
• Participate in the development of all aspects of product delivery, including design documents, functional specifications, unit testing, and component build.
• Provide technical assistance and 3rd-line support to internal Production Support teams.
• Participation in software releases may be performed outside of hours/weekends.
• Participate in sprint planning and estimation and provide regular status updates to project managers.

• Higher Education (Degree or equivalent) in computer science, maths, physics or engineering
• Clear communication & systematic reasoning.
• Deep experience with Java working in a similar environment.
• FIX and other market protocols
• Front office knowledge of the FX business or quantitative finance.
• UNIX OS knowledge.
• Knowledge about software delivery processes and methodologies.
• Experience programming with Java, specifically Multithreading, Low latency, Garbage collection-aware techniques, and Performance monitoring, including designing appropriate metrics.
• FX financial knowledge.
• FX Options knowledge is advantageous.
• Knowledge of FIX interfaces and FIX packages.