Java Developer – Hedge Fund – Front Office FX – Greenfield Full Time

Vertus Partners

Our client, a global buy-side fund is looking to hire an experienced Java Developer to work in their Front Office FX team.

You will be working on a large book of work, which includes greenfield development of a Trading System which is being built entirely inhouse.

This is an extremely hands on role, and ideal for someone who has previously designed a trading or pricing system from scratch.

You will also gain knowledge of other languages including C++ and Python.

Key skills:

• Expert in Java Development
• Prior experience on low latency Pricing or Execution Trading Systems.
• Front Office experience from either FX, Fixed Income or Equities.
• Experience in Margin engine/position management
• Seasoned in performance optimisation – need to have built a performance testing, load testing framework before or at least familiar with the concepts.

Nice to have:

• In-depth experience in relational databases
• Someone with experience in FIX Protocol