eFX Java Algo Developer

TalanLondon, United Kingdom8 months ago

We are looking for a highly skilled eFX Java Developer with a strong background in front-office systems, low-latency trading platforms, and real-time market connectivity to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain low-latency Java applications supporting electronic FX (eFX) trading systems.
Collaborate with front-office teams to build and enhance connectivity, market data, pricing, and hedging components.
Implement algorithmic trading strategies and optimize trading performance.
Work with FIX protocol and other market connectivity layers to ensure robust trade execution and data integrity.
Optimize performance through garbage collection-aware techniques, multithreading, and fine-tuned system design.
Monitor and improve application performance by designing and maintaining appropriate metrics and KPIs.
Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure ultra-low-latency, high-throughput, and resilient systems.
Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and architecture discussions for high-performance systems.
Analyse and troubleshoot production issues, including network-level packet analysis (Wireshark) and Solace message bus troubleshooting.
Stay up to date with emerging technologies in FX trading, crypto markets, and distributed systems.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, including multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency techniques.
Proven front-office experience in FX or e-trading environments.
Experience in connectivity, market data, core pricing, and hedging strategies.
Deep understanding of FIX protocol and electronic trading workflows.
Expertise in Linux-based development and performance tuning.
Experience with garbage collection-aware coding, real-time systems, and machine-level performance optimization.
Strong grasp of Solace messaging, networking fundamentals, 10GbE, and multicast environments.
Experience with Wireshark or similar tools for packet analysis and latency diagnostics.

Desirable:

Exposure to crypto trading platforms or digital asset markets.
Familiarity with machine sympathy principles and high-performance system design.
Experience designing real-time mission-critical applications with message bus technologies.
Knowledge of performance monitoring tools and metrics instrumentation frameworks.

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FAQ

Is the eFX Java Algo Developer position at Talan remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Backend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
When was this eFX Java Algo Developer job posted?: This listing was posted on December 29, 2025 and is still open for applications.
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