Senior Software Engineer - Fx Platform- Tech-Driven Global Market Maker

Details of the offer

My client is looking for Senior Software Engineers to join their burgeoning London office where you will be responsible for developing the FX platform as well as helping to establish new trading platforms for new markets in the future. This is a chance to help shape the position and disrupt the FX marketplace. An eye for design and an entrepreneurial mindset will be critical for the firm's success as well as your own.

The client: A leading trading firm driven by technology with over one thousand employees globally. Pioneering their own trading strategies and systems using clean code and sophisticated technology, they run a global network with thousands of high-performance, low-latency applications that solve problems in nanoseconds. Technology facilitates the ability to tackle the challenging problems of trading in new ways. They build sophisticated trading engines, low-latency connectivity software, modern user interfaces and more in-house. Having a team of passionate, inventive software developers that thrive on solving problems is fundamental to continued success. Here you can build something in the morning and it's trading in the afternoon.

What you'll do: Design, develop, support, and maintain trading systems, tools and infrastructureBuild user interfaces that present coherent, responsive real-time visualizations of market activity and system performance while providing intuitive control of a highly complex systemIntegrate the system with multi-trading platforms and third parties as well as the global office networkBuild pricing automation rules for an OTC trading business with an extremely low error toleranceCollaborate deeply with traders, risk analysts, researchers, and other engineersGain and develop an in-depth understanding of trading theory and practiceEnsure new and existing programs adhere to their coding, architectural, and operational standards What you'll need: Authorisation to work in the UK preferredStrong engineering instincts and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentalsExperience writing software in C#, C++, C, or Java with a proven ability to deliver scalable, reliable, high-quality clean codeA passion for continuous improvement and test-driven design plus innovative, big-picture thinking grounded in real-world pragmatismAn understanding of the FIX engines, FIX protocol and connectivityAbility to operate autonomously as well as collaborate with developers, traders, researchers and business operationsIdeally experience connecting trading platforms to multi-trading platforms and exchanges and the ability to build a trading system that covers the entire lifecycleOptions or FX experience is a plus, but not essential as training will be offeredExperience or an interest in low-latency optimisation, networking or real-time systems will set you apart from other applicants What's in it for you? London is home to the foreign exchange trading business and a growing hub for the commodity trading business. You will be part of a well-established and high performing global firm whilst experiencing the excitement that comes from a growing operation. As London operations grow there is a real opportunity to make a huge impact and take your career to a new level. They offer a supportive environment for you to perform at your best. Key benefits include:
Competitive remuneration27 paid vacation days plus all UK public holidaysDaily breakfast and lunchHome to office commute covered50% paid gym subscriptionPrivate Medical InsurancePension schemeTraining and continuous learning opportunitiesAccess to conferences and Tech eventsInternational transfer opportunities Contact: If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch:
George Hutchinson-Binks
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