eFX Low Latency Java Developer

7 days ago

London Area, United Kingdom GIOS Technology Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

We are hiring for
eFX Low Latency Java Developer
for our client's project based at
London, UK – 3 days per week Onsite

Role Description:

  • This is a high profile role working on the eFX Algo IT team. The team develops the pricing, hedging and low latency order and price distribution team systems for the eFX desk. The team consists of Java and C# developers, developing server-side and UI components respectively. This role is specifically a Java role, encompassing low latency market connectivity work and associated services around that.
  • It is a hands on development role. As a team member, you would also be expected to contribute towards estimation and the ability to work with functions such as Business Analysts, Project Managers and successfully engage with QA both to plan tests and also execute them is crucial. As a trading technology-focused role, an awareness of compliance issues and a willingness work within Credit Agricole's compliance culture is a base level requirement.
  • Knowledge of FIX is required, knowledge of FX or similar low latency trading systems is desired. A high technical development ability in Java is also required. Familiarity with at least one delivery technique such as Agile, SCRUM, Kanban and similar would be a strong advantage. The position will also require a production stability-focused ethos and the ability to work to that goal with multiple teams, including liaising with support teams on both the infrastructure and the operational side.
  • The role will report via the Head of Algo IT to the Head of eFX IT.

Your core attributes will include:

  • Clear communication & systematic reasoning.
  • Deep experience with Java working in a similar environment.
  • FIX and other market protocols
  • Have front office knowledge of the FX business or quantitative finance.
  • UNIX OS knowledge.
  • Knowledge about software delivery process and methodologies.

Key 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 on software releases which may be performed out of hours/weekends.
  • Participate in sprint planning and estimation and provide regular status updates to project managers.
  • These responsibilities are not intended to be prescriptive – it is anticipated that staff will be encouraged to undertake activities outside their specific responsibilities.

Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory and internal Compliance requirements, including, but not limited to, the London Compliance manual and Compliance policies and procedures as issued from time to time; Financial Security requirements, including, but not limited to, the prevention of Financial Crime and Fraud including reporting obligations to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
  • Maintain appropriate knowledge to ensure to be fully qualified to undertake the role. Complete all mandatory training as required to attain and maintain competence.

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