# Principal Developer, FX Engineering

Hiring organization: [LSEG](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/lseg)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/123fbc35-52b1-43e9-9dbf-e722b1d1eaf7

Listed on LSEG's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Seniority: Principal
- Location: New York, NY
- Salary: 147500 – 245900 USD per year

## Summary

LSEG seeks a highly skilled Java engineer to design and build low-latency trading platforms for FX markets, working with architects to develop cloud-aware applications and automate operational processes. This role suits senior technologists with deep expertise in concurrency, system architecture, and network optimization who want to work on mission-critical financial infrastructure.

_Our summary, not LSEG's wording._

## Skills named

Agile, Algorithms, Cloud Technologies, Concurrency, Data Structures, DevOps, HTTP, Java, Memory Management, NoSQL, SQL, TCP/IP

## Required

- Strong Java programming skills and clean code practices
- Data structures and algorithms knowledge
- Expertise in concurrency and performance optimization
- Deep understanding of system architecture and memory management
- Proficiency with profiling tools
- Experience with specialized libraries for low-latency applications
- Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and network optimization
- Proven track record of delivering goals
- Knowledge of modern agile development methodologies
- Exposure to DevOps practices and automation
- Self-motivated, able to work in globally distributed teams
- Ability to investigate complex multi-technology issues

## Nice to have

- Cloud technology experience
- SQL and NoSQL experience
- Strong passion for learning new technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Apply on LSEG's site: https://lseg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/New-York-United-States/Principal-Developer--FX-Engineering_R0104574-1