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Senior Java Developer - Electronic Trading

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City: London
Country: United Kingdom

Senior Java Developer to join an Electronic Fixed Income (eFI) Technology team in a front-office electronic trading environment. The role focuses on building and optimising low-latency, high-performance Java trading systems and supporting rollout of TransFICC connectivity. Responsibilities include performance improvements across pricing, RFQ, execution and market-data workflows, working autonomously in a hybrid London-based contract. Initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35) with likely extension.

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TP442311_1769003342 Posted: 21/01/2026

Negotiable
London
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Location: London
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Day Rate: Competitive (via umbrella)
Contract Length: Initial 6 months (extension likely)
Working Model: Hybrid
Level: Senior / VP-equivalent individual contributor

Overview

A leading global financial services organisation is seeking a Senior Java Developer (Contract) to join its Electronic Fixed Income (eFI) Technology team.

This role sits in a front-office electronic trading environment, focused on building and optimising low-latency, high-performance Java trading systems used by institutional clients.

A core part of the engagement will be supporting the rollout and optimisation of TransFICC connectivity, alongside ongoing performance improvements across pricing, RFQ, execution, and market-data workflows.

Required Experience

Extensive background in electronic trading systems
Strong low-latency Java development experience
Deep knowledge of Core Java, concurrency, and multi-threaded design
Proven delivery of high-volume, real-time trading platforms
Strong understanding of Fixed Income or FX trading workflows
Experience with RFQ lifecycles within larger trading ecosystems
Solid grasp of:
- Object-Oriented Design
- Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
- Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Linux systems experience
Networking fundamentals: TCP, UDP, Ethernet, HTTP
Hands-on experience with:
- Performance profiling and monitoring
- Fault-tolerant system design
- Infrastructure-as-Code (AWS, Ansible or similar)
Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and deliver under pressure
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience expectations

8+ years building trading systems
At least 5 years in electronic / eTrading environments
Track record delivering low-latency, performance-critical applications

Desirable

Agile / Scrum delivery experience
CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Experience working in regulated front-office trading environments

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Tristan Pitt Principal Consultant

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