Java Developer
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
Full Time
15-04-2025
Job Specifications
Java Developer - FX Low latency Front Office - Investment Bank
The candidate should have the following skills and qualities:
Experience of leading Front Office Trading technology development teams in Financial Services
Expert in Server Side Java
Expert in low-latency, high-availability asynchronous systems.
Expert in FX products
Proven ability to deliver supportable and stable systems in a Front Office Trading environment
Motivated to work directly with traders and research quants
Key Competencies:
Communication and interpersonal skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills .
Business oriented and positive with a clear focus on results and outcomes.
Development of server grade application components in Java
Collaborating with developers, traders, and quants to agree application design and function.
Following bank policy and standards in the development and deployment of the applications.
Ensuring the platform is tested functionally and non-functionally in a fit for purpose fashion.
Providing SL3 support coverage for application components.
Recruitment and development of new team members.
Communicating delivery status and milestones to stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role - 50/50 office/home and is paid via an Umbrella company
Adlam Consulting operates as an Employment Agency & an Employment Business Applicants must be eligible to work in the specified location
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