Java Engineer FX Technology
Posted Today by Australian Investors Association
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Java Engineer FX Technology role at Deutsche Bank involves working with advanced technology to support ultra-low latency Foreign Exchange trading. The position requires collaboration with quantitative research and trading teams, focusing on both functional and non-functional project goals. The role emphasizes performance research and the application of innovative solutions to enhance trading platforms. The position is based in London and offers a hybrid working model with a strong emphasis on employee development and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertaking development across functional and non-functional project goals
- Investing in automated testing coverage and test-driven development
- Performance research and ability to apply out of the box thinking to solve performance or bandwidth bottlenecks
- Close collaboration with eFX Quantitative research and trading teams on a wide range of topics including platform goals, design, feedback on enhancements and usability
- Clear and concise documentation covering the solution design, architecture choices and any complicated code points
Key Skills:
- Familiarity with core Java platform
- Practical knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and HTML5 is highly desirable
- Excellent grasp of common computer science topics including but not limited to data structures, algorithms and practical application of these
- Knowledge of modern SDLC toolset and workflows
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job ID: R0381179
Full/Part-Time: Full-time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Listed: 2025-07-04
Location: London
Position Overview
Job Title Java Engineer FX Technology
Location London
Corporate Title Associate
Our Foreign Exchange (FX) Technology team are working with cutting-edge technology to support a top 3 leadership position of Deutsche Bank in Foreign Exchange space. Youll be working with the technology supporting ultra-low latency (ULL) Foreign Exchange trading that involve very large amount of data, strong performance requirements and globally distributed infrastructure. ULL FX trading is an area of growth with a fully packed product development roadmap and non-functional efficiency challenges abound. While most of the ultra-low latency pricing and trading is implemented in C++, key technologies enabling the platforms scale are written in Java. You will be working at the heart of the platform with technologies ranging from transaction sequencing enabling tens of thousands of transactions a day, global in-memory key-value configuration management infrastructure supporting hundred thousand of configuration parameters with real-time update capability on a global scale, to technologies directly exposed to members of FX electronic trading team supporting both ongoing research and operational management of a global trading platform
What Well Offer You
A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. Thats why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and wellbeing at its centre. You Can Expect
Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them
Competitive salary and non-contributory pension
30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family
A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits
The opportunity to support a wide ranging CSR programme + 2 days volunteering leave per year
Your Key Responsibilities
Undertaking development across functional and non-functional project goals
Investing in automated testing coverage and test-driven development
Performance research and ability to apply out of the box thinking to solve performance or bandwidth bottlenecks
Close collaboration with eFX Quantitative research and trading teams on a wide range of topics including platform goals, design, feedback on enhancements and usability
Clear and concise documentation covering the solution design, architecture choices and any complicated code points
Your Skills And Experience
Familiarity with core Java platform
Practical knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and HTML5 is highly desirable
Excellent grasp of common computer science topics including but not limited to data structures, algorithms and practical application of these
Knowledge of modern SDLC toolset and workflows
How Well Support You
Training and development to help you excel in your career
Coaching and support from experts in your team
A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
We value diversity and as an equal opportunities employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards)
About Us
Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Deutsche Bank in the UK is proud to have been named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for five consecutive years. Additionally, we have been awarded a Gold Award from Stonewall and named in their Top 100 Employers 2024 for our work supporting LGBTQ+ inclusion. We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.