Senior eFX Algo Developer

Posted 8 hours 33 minutes ago by Crédit Agricole SA

Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, City, United Kingdom, EC3N 1LH
Job Description

This is a hands on, high impact role where you'll be a key contributor to the development of pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for our eFX desk. You'll work closely with Front Office, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams to deliver robust, high performance trading technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and enhance low latency pricing and trading systems in Java.
  • Prototype and deliver solutions in a fast paced, agile environment.
  • Analyse and optimise performance in high frequency trading contexts.
  • Collaborate on all stages of product delivery: design, specification, testing, and deployment.
  • Provide 3rd line support and contribute to production stability.
  • Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and software releases (including occasional out of hours deployments).
Location

Europe, United Kingdom
London
hybrid

Education

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering.

Experience
  • Strong Java development experience, including multithreading, low latency, and performance tuning.
  • Experience in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodologies.
  • Front Office exposure in FX or quantitative finance.
Required Skills
  • Clear communicator with strong analytical thinking.
  • Values transparency, accountability, and excellence.
  • Passionate about learning and contributing new ideas and technologies.
Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of FIX and other market protocols.
  • Familiarity with UNIX/Linux environments.
  • Experience in Agile, SCRUM, or Kanban methodologies.
  • Expertise in FX ECNs, pricing algorithms, FIX engines/APIs.
  • Experience with Solace Networking, multicast, and packet analysis tools.
  • Postgraduate qualifications in computing, mathematics, or statistical disciplines.
Languages

English (required), French (desirable)

About the Company

Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB) is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide. With 8,600 employees in more than 30 countries, the Bank offers a range of capital market, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade services. As a market leader in climate finance, Crédit Agricole CIB is committed to diversity and inclusion, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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