Java Developer – Trading Technology Firm – Frankfurt recruitment

Our client is a globally recognised electronic trading technology provider with a strong focus on OTC financial instruments, specifically FX, Interest Rate Derivatives and futures. They are currently looking to fill a number of Java Developer positions (Junior-Team Lead Level) within their Frankfurt office to join an existing team of dedicated technologists in a huge Greenfield project; involving the complete redesign and recreation of the existing trading platform from scratch.

This will involve a massive amount of exposure to the business and all aspects of the full project lifecycle (gathering requirements, testing, architecture etc). Based on its proprietary core technology, the platform offers deep liquidity of more than 100 global market makers used by over 800 client organizations worldwide including across Europe, America and Asia-Pacific with subsidiaries in New York, Singapore, Dubai and Mumbai – so the role will involve heavy communicating with colleagues internationally.

The ideal candidate will have the following: -

• Java (VERY STRONG TECHNICALLY)

• MSc/PhD in a Computing aligned subject (algorithms, parallel programming, data structures etc...)

• Experience working with distributed systems

• Multithreading

• Complex problem-solver

• Excellent communication skills

• Ambitious and keen to get exposure to different business areas

Excellent communication skills in English is essential, fluency with German, Italian, Spanish, Turkish or French is also desirable. . A fantastic opportunity to work within Germany’s financial hub for a global pioneer in trading technology. To apply for this role please send an up to date CV to shane.ahmed@njfsearch.com ASAP; alternatively call +442072576228. Candidates throughout the EU will be considered for this position.