Senior Software Engineer, FX Trading Platforms

Refinitiv, Farringdon Within, City and County of the City of London

Senior Software Engineer, FX Trading Platforms

Salary Not Specified

Refinitiv, Farringdon Within, City and County of the City of London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 4 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 380273a41b3344ae984a13d53924d687

Full Job Description

We're looking for an enthusiastic, passionate software engineer to work on our Foreign Exchange trading platforms. This position offers exciting opportunities for a self-motivated individual to learn how the FX market operates. This is an individual contributor role and you will be part of the team that drives the design and development of our low latency high volume trading systems. Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in the design, enhancement and testing of the trading system components.
  • Working with stake holders and business owners to continuously improve our product offerings.
  • Demonstrating a consistent focus on quality through the creation and execution of automated tests.
  • Working within an agile team, finding innovative ways to make your team work more effectively.
  • Helping Application Support teams troubleshoot production issues.

    Solid core Java experience
  • Strong multithreading skills
  • Knowledge of development tooling, e.g. unit test framework, source control, build tools
  • Proficient in Unix scripting
  • Additional preferred skills:
  • Perl, Database/SQL, FIX, multicast, socket programming, middleware
  • Experience in automated testing desirable
  • Personal
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent team player, effective partner across the organisation
  • Strong problem solving skills, self-starter
  • Education/Experience:
  • Solid experience in core Java Programming
  • Extensive software engineering experience
  • A relevant degree is desirable, but experience and the right approach to work are just as important

    LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.
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