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Java Low Latency Developer (eFX), London
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference:
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Posted:
19.08.2025
Expiry Date:
03.10.2025
Job Description:
Posted by Talent Acquisition Lead & Client Partner
Job: Java Low Latency Dev
London, UK
Hybrid working – 3 days on-site
Full Time – both perm and contract available (sponsorship possible)
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
This is a high-profile role working on the eFX Algo IT team. The team develops pricing, hedging, and low latency order and price distribution systems for the eFX desk. The team consists of Java and C# developers, working on server-side and UI components, respectively. This role is specifically a low-latency Java position, involving pricing, hedging, market connectivity, and related services.
It is a hands-on development role. As a team member, you are expected to contribute to estimation and collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams for testing and planning. Awareness of compliance issues and a willingness to work within Credit Agricole's compliance culture are basic requirements.
Knowledge of FX or similar low latency trading systems is required. Strong Java development skills are necessary. Familiarity with delivery methodologies like Agile, SCRUM, Kanban is advantageous. The role also requires a focus on production stability and coordination with support teams on infrastructure and operational aspects.
ATTRIBUTES
* Clear communication & systematic reasoning. Deep Java experience in similar environments. Knowledge of FIX and other market protocols. Front office knowledge of FX or quantitative finance. UNIX OS familiarity. Understanding of software delivery processes and methodologies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop user analytics and solutions within the eFX Algo team to support pricing/trading algorithms and P&L. Prototype solutions quickly, addressing demands from Front Office and IT. Perform analysis in a high-frequency, low latency environment. Contribute to design documents, specifications, testing, and deployment. Provide technical support to Production Support teams. Participate in software releases, including out-of-hours work. Engage in sprint planning and provide status updates.
SKILL SET REQUIRED
* Java: Multithreading, low latency, garbage collection tuning. Performance monitoring with metrics. Front Office experience. High technical ability. Experience with Agile methodologies. Effective communication skills with IT and desk stakeholders. Linux proficiency. Building real-time, mission-critical applications, message bus tech. FX ECNs, dynamic spreading/rounding, pricing algorithms, FIX engines/APIs. FX financial knowledge; FX Options knowledge is a plus. FIX interface expertise.
WHO WE ARE
Quanteam Group is a consulting firm specializing in Capital Markets, with offices in Paris, London, Krakow, Brussels, New York, and North Africa.
Since 2007, our 800 consultants have served major clients in finance, offering expertise in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Research, Regulatory Compliance, IT Transformation, and Innovation.
Our services include:
* Business consulting: Quantitative research, risk management, banking regulations, pricing, organizational transformation, process improvement.
* IT & Information Systems consulting: Business analysis, project management, change management, front office support, development (C++, Python, C#, Java, VBA), financial software, IT transformation, and innovation.
As part of Quanteam Group, Quanteam UK & PL employs over 80 consultants working with leading Capital Markets institutions in London and Krakow.
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