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Senior Java Software Engineer

Radley James

London, England, United Kingdom

6 November 2026

Senior Software Engineer - Futures & Options TradingLondon | Front Office Trading TechnologyA leading financial technology firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to help build a next-generation Futures & Options Execution Management System (EMS) from scratch.You’ll be:Building low-latency, front-office trading systemsDeveloping exchange connectivity, execution and market data servicesWorking closely with traders, product and engineering teamsDesigning scalable, cloud-native solutions using modern technologiesRequirements:8+ years' software engineering experienceExperience with low-latency trading systemsEMS, electronic trading, or execution platform experienceStrong understanding of trading workflows and market connectivityGreenfield build with significant technical ownershipDirect exposure to futures & options tradingHigh-calibre engineering environmentOpportunity to shape a flagship trading platform #J-18808-Ljbffr