Technical Developer / Specialist – Financial Markets FX
We are looking for an experienced Technical Developer / Specialist to join our Financial Markets FX team. In this role, you will design, build, and evolve applications in the FX domain - working across the full technology stack and bridging technical excellence with a deep understanding of FX business processes. You will be a key contributor to the architecture and delivery of robust, high-performance trading and integration solutions.
Requirements:
At least 5 years of experience in a similar technical role, ideally within Financial Markets or Capital Markets
Strong backend experience in Java (Spring Boot, multithreading, JVM tuning) or .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core)
Frontend experience in one or more modern frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js, including TypeScript, REST/WebSocket consumption, and responsive UI design
Proficiency in relational and/or NoSQL databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, Redis, or MongoDB
Solid understanding of low-latency architecture patterns and techniques (lock-free data structures, event-driven design, message queues)
Experience with technical analysis, solution design, and software architecture documentation
Hands-on experience with system integrations - REST, SOAP, messaging (Kafka, MQ), or FTP-based flows
Fluent English, both written and verbal
Nice to have:
Knowledge of FX-specific communication protocols: FIX (Financial Information eXchange), SWIFT
Experience integrating with treasury and trading platforms such as Murex, Calypso, or Kondor+
Familiarity with FX products and market concepts
Experience with electronic trading platforms or ECNs (e.g. 360T, FXall, Bloomberg FXGO, Integral, Aphelion)
Knowledge of risk management, P&L, and post-trade processing in an FX context
Familiarity with container and cloud technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure
Main responsibilities:
Design and develop FX applications across backend and/or frontend layers in line with architectural standards
Conduct technical analysis, produce solution designs, and contribute to architecture decisions
Build and maintain integrations with internal and external systems, including treasury platforms and market data providers
Identify and implement performance optimizations, with a focus on low-latency processing and batch processing optimization
Participate in code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior engineers
Support testing activities including SIT and UAT, and contribute to production release planning
Continuously improve the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of the FX application landscape
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