LMAX Group

About the Company

The LMAX Group is the leading independent operator of institutional execution venues for FX and digital assets trading. LMAX Group is unique in offering market access to all FX customer segments, transforming the world’s largest asset class to an open, transparent marketplace with fair, precise & consistent execution.

LMAX Group services funds, banks, asset managers and retail brokerages in over 100 countries. The Group builds and runs its own high performance, ultra-low latency global exchange infrastructure, which includes matching engines in London, New York, Tokyo and Singapore.

Headquartered in London, UK, the Group’s portfolio includes LMAX Exchange (institutional FX exchange, FCA regulated MTF and MAS regulated RMO), LMAX Global (FCA and CySec regulated brokers) and LMAX Digital (GFSC regulated institutional spot crypto currency exchange).

Listed Jobs

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Junior Software Developer (Java)

Job Description

Job title: Junior Software Developer (Java) Role Summary: Support the development of a high‑performance, ultra‑low latency trading platform written in core Java. Work across the full stack from backend services to frontend and deployment, contributing to new features, performance enhancements, and infrastructure improvements. Expectations: - Collaborative environment with continuous pair programming. - Rapid feedback cycles; code is delivered only when fully tested. - Personal development opportunities (internal talks, conferences, dedicated learning hours). - Cross‑team exposure to a broad technology stack. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain performance‑critical core Java components. - Participate in full‑stack tasks: integrate services, build frontend features in JavaScript/Vue.js, and deploy using Kubernetes/Nomad. - Write comprehensive automated tests (JUnit, JMH, JCStress) and support continuous integration workflows. - Engage in code reviews (direct pushes to monorepo), refactor to reduce technical debt, and ensure code quality. - Collaborate with testers and other developers in small teams; share knowledge and mentor peers. Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in Java (experience with event‑driven, distributed systems). - Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL), messaging systems (Kafka), and web technologies (JavaScript, Vue.js). - Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git). - Experience writing unit, performance, and resilience tests. - Comfortable with Linux environments. - Passion for clean, efficient code and continuous improvement. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. No specific certifications required.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

04-11-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Service Desk Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Service Desk Engineer **Role Summary:** Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for corporate IT applications, end‑user devices, and business services. Serve as the primary point of contact for technology queries, ensuring high‑quality customer service, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement of user‑facing services. **Expectations:** - Deliver timely support in line with defined SLAs and KPIs. - Maintain a positive, can‑do attitude and focus on customer satisfaction. - Follow documented processes and contribute to service‑desk procedure enhancements. - Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with end users and internal teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and mobile device issues (1st/2nd line). - Manage user onboarding, off‑boarding, and equipment provisioning (laptops/desktops, printers). - Log and track incidents and service requests using ServiceNow or a comparable ticketing system. - Perform asset management activities, including inventory updates and lifecycle tracking. - Support print servers, printers, and basic TCP/IP networking problems. - Escalate complex incidents to appropriate 3rd‑line teams while providing detailed documentation. - Contribute to knowledge‑base articles and process improvement initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Minimum 1 year experience in a corporate service‑desk environment. - Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. - Strong knowledge of Windows/macOS operating systems and standard software suites. - Experience supporting mobile devices and MDM solutions. - Hands‑on ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and replace laptops/desktops. - Understanding of print server management and printer troubleshooting. - Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts). - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet SLA targets. **Required Education & Certifications:** - No specific formal degree required; a secondary education or equivalent with relevant IT experience is acceptable. - Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or equivalent.

London, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

11-11-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Graduate Analyst (1 year FTC)

Job Description

Job Title: Graduate Analyst – 1 Year Fixed Term Contract Role Summary: A one‑year entry‑level analyst role focused on institutional trading, market operations, and fintech. The position offers hands‑on exposure to market data analysis, product performance, and cross‑functional project support across technology, operations, risk, and product teams. Expectations: - Recent graduate (≤2 years post‑grad) with a degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related analytical field. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative skills. - Ability to work rapidly and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. - Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. - Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Key Responsibilities: - Perform day‑to‑day analysis of market activity, operational performance, product behaviour, and client engagement metrics. - Monitor key business metrics, identify trends, anomalies, and recommend process improvements. - Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal stakeholders. - Participate in cross‑functional projects involving technology, operations, risk, or product teams. - Contribute to process documentation, workflow optimisation, and data quality initiatives. - Gain deep understanding of trading platforms, client base, and market microstructure. - Support testing of new features, tools, and system enhancements. Required Skills: - Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or data visualization tools is advantageous. - Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning. - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. - Clear, concise written and verbal communication. - Ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related analytical discipline. - No specific certifications required, but knowledge of financial markets and fintech concepts is preferred.

London, United kingdom

On site

Junior

17-11-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Senior Software Developer (Java)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Senior Software Developer (Java) **Role Summary:** Lead the design, implementation, and testing of high‑performance, ultra‑low latency trading system components written in core Java. Work in cross‑functional teams using pair‑programming, continuous integration, and automated test suites to deliver reliable, scalable services across a distributed, event‑driven architecture. **Expectations:** - Thrive in a fast‑feedback, low‑tolerance‑for‑technical‑debt environment. - Embrace pair‑programming with developers and test engineers. - Share knowledge, mentor peers, and participate in knowledge‑sharing sessions. - Deliver production‑ready code in a continuous‑delivery pipeline. - Commit to ongoing learning and personal development initiatives. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement Java micro‑services and core engine components for an exchange platform. - Write comprehensive unit, performance, concurrency, and integration tests (JUnit, JMH, JCStress, Selenium). - Participate in all stages of the CI/CD pipeline (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes/ Nomad). - Optimize code for latency, throughput, and resource usage; conduct profiling and load testing. - Collaborate on data‑modeling and schema evolution for MySQL, Kafka streams, and analytics pipelines. - Maintain and evolve test automation frameworks and in‑house tools. - Contribute to codebase documentation, best‑practice guidelines, and developer experience improvements. - Engage with distributed systems concepts (event‑driven architecture, fault tolerance, resilience). **Required Skills:** - 5+ years of professional Java development (Java 8+), with emphasis on low‑latency, high‑concurrency systems. - Deep understanding of JVM internals, memory management, locking, and garbage‑collection tuning. - Experience with Kafka, MySQL, and related data‑access patterns. - Proficiency in automated testing (JUnit, JUnit 5, mock frameworks) and performance testing (JMH, JCStress). - Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad) skills. - Familiarity with continuous integration tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and test‑driven development. - Strong knowledge of Linux systems (command‑line, troubleshooting). - Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable in pair‑programming and collaborative environments. - Passion for clean, maintainable code and a “bad code offends” mindset. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. - No mandatory professional certifications required (industry‑relevant certifications are a plus but not essential).

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

04-12-2025