Senior Java Developer – Forex Trading Systems

Project overview

Empower innovation in finance — develop cutting-edge Forex trading systems that redefine global markets!

Kraków-based opportunity with hybrid work model (up to 3 remote days per week).

As a Senior Java Developer – Forex Trading Systems, you will be working for our client, a leading global investment bank's division dedicated to Market Securities & Services. You will contribute to the development of HSBC’s groundbreaking Cash FX primary trading system, shaping the future of foreign exchange trading through innovative, efficient, and stable software solutions. Join a talented international team and help build the backbone of a dynamic financial ecosystem—driving digital transformation and industry-leading performance.

Responsibilities

You're ideal for this role if you have:

• Create usable, efficient, and elegant Java code to support core trading functionalities.
• Build a micro-service based architecture for scalable, resilient systems.
• Monitor production environments to ensure stability and high availability.
• Support foreign exchange business requirements with robust technical solutions.
• Automate testing and deployment for small, frequent releases to accelerate delivery.
• Communicate effectively with product owners and business stakeholders to clarify features and requirements.
• Take ownership of the production availability and performance of your services.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, preferably within finance or trading systems.
• Strong proficiency in Java 17+ (Concurrency, data structures, lock-free, wait-free code, low latency, lambdas).
• Experience with TDD, continuous integration, jUnit, continuous deployment, and testing.
• Familiarity with REST and messaging technologies.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and toolsets.
• Ability to use AI Coding Assistants to optimize development.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Problem-solving attitude with flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.

Nice to have

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• Knowledge of FX trading or financial markets.
• Passion for software development outside of work, such as open source contributions or involvement in working groups.
• Good command of English (Communicative proficiency).
• Only candidates with an existing legal right to work in the European Union will be considered for this role.

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Krakow, PL
• Rate: 24-500 EUR/h