Senior Java Developer – Fixed Income Trading Systems

Are you ready to develop cutting-edge fixed income trading systems that set the standard for speed and reliability? Apply Now!

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Senior Java Developer – Fixed Income Trading Systems, and offers an exciting opportunity to shape core trading architectures in a high-stakes environment. You will design and build high-performance, low-latency backend systems integral to real-time market data processing, trade quoting, and execution. This role involves working on greenfield and semi-greenfield projects—creating dealer workflows that redefine trading speed, accuracy, and automation—where every millisecond counts and billions of dollars are at stake.

Responsibilities

Develop high-performance backend services for real-time pricing, quoting, and automated trade execution
Build and maintain RFQ lifecycle automation and dealer quoting infrastructure
Design event-driven architectures that integrate with trading UIs (such as OpenFin) and internal risk management engines
Create scalable and resilient systems optimized for performance, observability, and fault tolerance under production loads
Implement robust testing frameworks to ensure system stability and reliability in mission-critical environments
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to foster the growth of a world-class Fixed Income development team
Desired Skill-Set

5+ years of professional Java development experience, particularly in trading or financial technology environments
Proven track record of building backend services for front-office trading systems
Deep understanding of front-office workflows, electronic trading platforms, and fixed income dealer operations
Expertise in multi-threading, event-driven system design, and performance optimization
Strong problem-solving skills to deconstruct complex workflows into maintainable, high-quality solutions
Excellent communication skills and ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, trader-facing environments
Experience with time-series databases, market data integration, and algorithmic workflows
Nice to Have

Contributions to RFQ engines, quoting platforms, or dealer execution tools
Knowledge of trading protocols (such as FIX) and experience with trading venues like Tradeweb, Bloomberg, or MarketAxess
Familiarity with U.S. and Canadian fixed income market conventions
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to influence the future of trading infrastructure, mentor talented engineers, and build systems that enable traders to operate at the highest level. Ready to help shape next-generation trading technology? Apply now and let’s make it happen