Market Data Engineer - Java - Futures & Options - RFA to RTSDK

Market Data Engineer - Java - Futures & Options - RFA to RTSDK
Permanent
Based in the City
Salary: £80K - £115K depending on experience

We are looking for an experienced Market Data Engineer with strong Java development skills and a background in electronic trading to support the modernisation of a Futures Algorithmic Trading platform.

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on migrating market data integration from the Legacy LSEG/Refinitiv Robust Foundation API (RFA) to the Real Time SDK (RTSDK), ensuring performance, reliability and existing trading functionality are maintained throughout the transition.

Responsibilities:
* Analyse existing RFA integrations and map market data fields and functionality to RTSDK.
* Develop & enhance Java applications & shared frameworks to support the migration.
* Work with Futures and Options market data across supported exchanges.
* Maintain backward compatibility and ensure minimal disruption to trading workflows.
* Implement performance optimisation, automated testing, TDD and regression testing.
* Collaborate with development, QA and business stakeholders to deliver a controlled migration.
* Explore AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering and testing efficiency.

Skills and Experience:
* 4-8 years hands-on Java development experience.
* Strong experience with LSEG/Refinitiv market data.
* Knowledge of Futures and Options market data and electronic trading systems.
* Experience with Real Time market data processing and exchange feeds.
* Strong software engineering skills, including performance optimisation and complex codebase development.
* Experience with TDD, automated testing and regression testing.
* Understanding of API or platform migrations and backward compatibility.
* It would be an added advantage if you had direct experience migrating from RFA to RTSDK/low latency trading systems and Real Time market data/exchange connectivity.

Please apply for immediate interview!

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