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iO Associates - UK/EU

Senior Java Developer - FX Front E-Trading Platform

On site

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

20-02-2026

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Skills

Java SQL Risk Management Agile methodologies Agile

Job Specifications

Senior Java Developer
6-12 Month Contract
Location: London (4-5 days/week onsite)
Competitive Day Rate

A Senior Java Developer is required to join a specialist capital markets consultancy delivering data-driven solutions to Tier 1 investment banks and global financial institutions. With deep capital markets expertise and a collaborative consulting model, the firm delivers bespoke data solutions aligned to industry best practices.

You will design, develop, and enhance core components of the FX e-trading ecosystem, including real-time pricing and distribution engines, auto-hedging and risk management functionality, integration with market connectivity and existing trading systems, and front-to-back trading flow optimisation, while contributing to architectural decisions, performance optimisation, and continuous delivery initiatives to ensure systems meet the demands of high-volume, low-latency trading environments.

Required Skills & Experience

10 years of experience as a Java Developer within investment banking or financial markets
Hands-on experience delivering FX Cash and electronic trading solutions
Expertise in Core Java and backend/server-side development
Designing and building low-latency, multi-threaded systems
SQL development and data modelling
Agile methodologies and object-oriented design principles
Strong knowledge of FX cash products and end-to-end front-to-back trading processes

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a business-critical FX e-trading platform within a dynamic, fast-paced front-office trading environment.

Interested? Please apply!

About the Company

Specialising in recruitment across the tech, digital, engineering, and government and defence sectors, iO Associates have extensive experience in securing the best talent to create the products and infrastructure of the future. Our dedicated team of highly experienced and knowledgeable consultants provide bespoke solutions, working with businesses to find the perfect fit across contract, interim, search, and permanent appointments. We offer end-to-end support, from Statements of Work and IR35 determination processes to full... Know more