$147,500 – $245,900
Listed on LSEG’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
- Agile
- Algorithms
- Cloud Technologies
- Concurrency
- Data Structures
- DevOps
- HTTP
- Java
- Memory Management
- NoSQL
- SQL
- TCP/IP
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What they ask for
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