FIX Developer

<p>We are seeking an experienced FIX Developer with strong expertise in Foreign Exchange (FX) systems to design, implement, and maintain pricing engine integrations using the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol.</p><p>This role involves building robust, low-latency connections with pricing engines and trading platforms to support real-time FX pricing, execution, and market data distribution.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Design, develop, and implement FIX solutions for FX price distribution engines.</li><li>Develop backend solutions using Java (or C++) for low-latency trading systems, including parsing FIX messages and transforming data formats.</li><li>Monitor message flows in real-time, analyze FIX logs for errors, and resolve connectivity incidents promptly.</li><li>Collaborate with project teams and vendors to integrate and configure FIX sessions.</li><li>Produce functional FIX specifications, integration designs, workflows, and operational runbooks.</li><li>Develop audit and logging capabilities for troubleshooting and compliance.</li><li>Provide production support and incident resolution for pricing and execution-related issues.</li></ul><b>Required Qualifications</b><ul><li>Deep understanding of FIX protocol (versions such as FIX 4.2 and 5.0).</li><li>Proficiency in backend development using Java or C++.</li><li>Strong SQL skills with experience in Oracle or SQL Server environments.</li><li>In-depth knowledge of FX market structure, pricing, and order management.</li><li>Familiarity with network protocols (TCP/IP, Stunnel, MPLS).</li><li>Minimum 7+ years of technology experience in financial services (buy-side, sell-side, or trading vendors).</li></ul><b>Preferred Qualifications</b><ul><li>Experience with FIX engines such as QuickFIX or similar.</li><li>FIX Protocol certification/connectivity experience.</li><li>Knowledge of XML, real-time messaging, and messaging protocols (AMQP, MQTT, Kafka).</li><li>Ability to lead technical discussions with partners and stakeholders.</li></ul><br />#J-18808-Ljbffr