We are seeking a motivated and proficient Chief Java Software Engineer to spearhead the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital solutions for global financial markets.

In this role, you will collaborate with a geographically distributed team to create real-time, low-latency trading systems for high-volume electronic trading, enabling impactful contributions to the realm of FX trading for a prominent European investment bank.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide a distributed team to deliver robust, high-performance digital services
• Convert business requirements into technical solutions, managing projects from design to production implementation
• Optimize and develop low-latency Java core code with a strong focus on performance and reliability
• Collaborate with traders, business analysts, and technical teams to refine FX trading requirements across pricing, tiering, matching, and booking
• Ensure compliance with best practices for high-frequency trading software, including memory management and system optimization techniques
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system bottlenecks using expertise in Java microstructure and design patterns
• Provide technical leadership and serve as a trusted advisor in a dynamic and innovative setting
  
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Java development with strong expertise in low-latency systems design
• Background in Java Core, multithreading, parallel processing, and cache optimization
• Familiarity with GoF design patterns, performance tuning, and debugging tools at the microstructure level
• Knowledge of FX trading processes, including pricing, tiering, matching, booking, and related workflows
• Competency in high-frequency trading environments and the ability to develop scalable, reliable systems
• Flexibility to work efficiently within a global team and handle rapidly changing priorities
• Capability to manage development lifecycles from requirements definition to production delivery
  
  
  

Nice to have

• Proficiency in algorithmic trading systems and their development
• Background in financial services with specialization in trading platform development
• Understanding of advanced real-time data analytics within investment banking systems
  
  
  

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn