Senior Java Developer – Fixed Income Trading Systems
Are you ready to develop cutting-edge fixed income trading systems that set the standard for speed and reliability? Apply Now!
Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Java Developer – Fixed Income Trading Systems, and offers an exciting opportunity to shape core trading architectures in a high-stakes environment. You will design and build high-performance, low-latency backend systems integral to real-time market data processing, trade quoting, and execution. This role involves working on greenfield and semi-greenfield projects—creating dealer workflows that redefine trading speed, accuracy, and automation—where every millisecond counts and billions of dollars are at stake.
Responsibilities
- Develop high-performance backend services for real-time pricing, quoting, and automated trade execution
- Build and maintain RFQ lifecycle automation and dealer quoting infrastructure
- Design event-driven architectures that integrate with trading UIs (such as OpenFin) and internal risk management engines
- Create scalable and resilient systems optimized for performance, observability, and fault tolerance under production loads
- Implement robust testing frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability in mission-critical environments
- Provide mentorship and technical leadership to foster the growth of a world-class Fixed Income development team
Desired Skill-Set
- 5+ years of professional Java development experience, particularly in trading or financial technology environments
- Proven track record of building backend services for front-office trading systems
- Deep understanding of front-office workflows, electronic trading platforms, and fixed income dealer operations
- Expertise in multi-threading, event-driven system design, and performance optimization
- Strong problem-solving skills to deconstruct complex workflows into maintainable, high-quality solutions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, trader-facing environments
- Experience with time-series databases, market data integration, and algorithmic workflows
Nice to Have
- Contributions to RFQ engines, quoting platforms, or dealer execution tools
- Knowledge of trading protocols (such as FIX) and experience with trading venues like Tradeweb, Bloomberg, or MarketAxess
- Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian fixed income market conventions
This is more than a job—it's a chance to influence the future of trading infrastructure, mentor talented engineers, and build systems that enable traders to operate at the highest level. Ready to help shape next-generation trading technology? Apply now and let’s make it happen.
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