Director – Java eTrading Engineer (FX Technology / OMS)
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of strategically important trading technology while working directly with senior business and technology stakeholders.
What you'll do:
• Lead architectural design and implementation across the electronic trading stack
• Build high-performance, resilient Java solutions for order ingestion, routing and execution
• Partner directly with FX trading and product teams
• Drive automated testing and test-driven development
• Research and implement performance optimisation techniques
• Produce clear technical documentation and technology roadmaps
What you'll bring:
• Expert-level knowledge of Core Java
• Strong experience building order management or order-routing systems
• Electronic trading experience across FX, Rates, Equities or Listed Derivatives
• Experience designing fault-tolerant transaction-processing architectures
• Strong understanding of multithreading and Java performance optimisation
• Experience with low-latency or no-GC Java development would be advantageous
• Strong test-driven development and software engineering practices
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Technology & Digital
Focus: Software Development/Engineering
Industry: IT
Salary: £150,000 - £200,000 per annum + bonus, benefits
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: London
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: GC52UX-5A8C418B
Date posted: 18 August 2026
Consultant: Fiona Fung
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