We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Front Office Java Developer for a 6-month rolling contract on a 50/50 hybrid basis with offices in London Marylebone.

Purpose of the Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen with our Investment Banking client for a Java Developer to work on a rolling contract basis within their FX Algo Trading function.

The FX eTrading group is a Global Markets technology team providing services directly to the FX business with our client. The team is concerned with the development, support and release of software systems providing functionality for electronic trading workflows. The systems are used globally with major server hubs in London, New York, Singapore and Tokyo.

Reporting to the Global Head of FX Automated Client Execution, this role involves sitting on the trading floor working with quants and traders as part of a small team to develop and maintain a suite of FX and Listed Derivative algorithmic trading strategies.

Responsibilities of the role:

• Development of server grade application components in Java.
• Collaborating with developers, traders, and quants to agree application design and function.
• Following bank policy and standards in the development and deployment of the applications.
• Ensuring the platform is tested functionally and non-functionally in a fit for purpose fashion.
• Providing SL3 support coverage for application components.
• Recruitment and development of new team members.
• Communicating delivery status and milestones to stakeholders.

What we require from you:

• Experience of leading Front Office Trading technology development teams in Financial Services.
• Expertise in Server Side Java development.
• Expertise in low-latency, high-availability asynchronous systems.
• Expertise in FX products.
• Proven ability to deliver supportable and stable systems in a Front Office Trading environment.
• Motivated to work directly with traders and research quants.

Next steps:

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

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