Senior Low Latency Java Developer

Job Title: Senior Low Latency Java Developer

Location: London/ Hybrid

Length: 6 Months - Possible Extension

PAYE only

About FX Technology

FX Trading Technology is responsible for the development and support of the front office applications and systems that are used to support the FX business globally. Systems supported are a combination of In-house development and vendor applications, using a variety of technologies. The FX team is comprised of over 200 staff in London, Singapore, Glasgow, Prague and Pune.

Overall purpose of role

Join the BATS FX team as a senior Java developer working to enhance our low-latency FX algorithmic trading platform. Working closely with the FX quant and eTrading desks, you will be building and maintaining primarily Java services which include market connectivity, pricing, risk management and order execution. Knowledge of low-latency programming techniques, appreciation of mechanical sympathy and a drive to solve complex problems will be key to success in this position.

Key Accountabilities

Develop solutions to problems both tactical and strategic as the business requires it.

Provide estimates for tasks, including design, development and testing.

The candidate is expected to be able to propose solutions to complex problems that are in keeping with the existing system architecture.

Where an expedited solution is necessary, the candidate should be able to analyse the situation and deliver rapid resolutions.

The candidate will understand the impact of any change when defining solutions and build this into estimates.

Stakeholder Management and Leadership

Key stakeholders are the front office, traders, quants, infrastructure partners and other members of the FIC group. The candidate will be able to communicate with senior stakeholders (Director and higher) to understand their requirements and manage their expectations of delivery.

Decision-making and Problem Solving

The candidate will be able to evaluate a situation or problem, understand the risks, costs and benefits and be able to exercise judgement on a good path forward and be able to express this to colleagues and stakeholders.Problems will generally have a performance, capacity, architecture and design angle of various levels of complexity. The candidate will be able to work independently yet also leverage the talents and views of others in the team.

Risk and Control Objective

Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you do

Person Specification

The candidate will be an excellent team player who takes initiative and can influence the development of the system.

Essential Skills/Basic Qualifications:

Excellent Java programming skills with focus on core Java technology.

Experience of developing low latency trading systems, with a solid understanding of concurrency and Java and system performance tuning, along with messaging, persistence and distribution.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Excellent academic record with a numerate degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent, in eg computer science, maths, physics, engineering.

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

Front office banking experience.

Knowledge of KDB

Full lifecycle development of at least 1 large commercial system, with ideal candidate focusing on significant development of high-frequency trading or pricing systems.

Experience of modern requirements for security, encryption, cyber threats and how to go about security systems to meet those requirements.

About Barclays

Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group.

Values

Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.

Diversity

Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals.

Hybrid Working

Barclays is currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. Barclays is flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. Barclays also has a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances

Your Benefits

As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants.