Shape the architecture of robust and scalable frontend and backend systems that power critical financial applications on a multi dealer FX Platform.

Be the frontend architect on one of the most powerful multi dealer platform used for FX trading.

Utilise your expertise in front end programming to design and develop high-performance, low latency frontend experience.

Utilise your experience to choose the patterns, libraries, workflows and layout some strategic design patterns/principles for the team

Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solution that meet the evolving needs of the financial industry.

Manage the velocity of the team by assigning stories and issues to team members based on their expertise.

Participate in architecture discussions and requirement elaborations.

Qualifications/Requirements

At least a general understanding of trading systems and the design complexities.

Proven experience as a Java backend developer, with at least 15 years in a senior development role, focus on trading systems design and development preferably with an exchange, multi-dealer fx platform or a top tier bank.

Strong proficiency in modern Java, NodeJS (Typescript and Javascript) and React technology.

Strong understanding of Redux/Other State Management frameworks

Expertise in utilising Web sockets & shared workers for data delivery from the backend to the UI screens

Good understanding and experience in UI build process including tools like webpack, bower, minification process etc

Preferably have some exposure to Openfin platform integration

Good understanding of Dockers/Kubernetes would be preferred

Confident with Linux, including shell scripting

Understands Agile process and metrics related to monitor the team.

Excellent at automating processes and recognising potential improvement in processes.

Attitude

Strong communication skills with ability to articulate technical design, issues, choices etc to both technical and non-technical audience.

Go getter Attitude and ability to balance quick iterative development with parallel elaboration on requirements

Education

Skills Required
Pro-active self-starter, able to tackle high-level tasks with minimal direction; also to formulate, refine and propose new insights.
Can dive into the detail when needed to tackle problems and can also ask the right questions to complete the picture.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present sophisticated subjects clearly and to make them accessible to others.
Produce detailed, unambiguous user stories so that developers and QA are working with the same understanding.
Ability to clearly articulate non-functional requirements e.g. response time, throughput, resilience; experience with low latency, high availability platforms would be helpful.
Partnering with global teams including Product, Architecture and Development are key to this role.

You will use Agile concepts like backlog refinement, MVP and feature increments to help lead the flow of work and also to handle expectations.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.