Job description
Market Data Engineer - Java - Futures & Options - RFA to RTSDK
Permanent
Based in the City
Salary: £80K - £115K depending on experience
We are looking for an experienced Market Data Engineer with strong Java development skills and a background in electronic trading to support the modernisation of a Futures Algorithmic Trading platform.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on migrating market data integration from the legacy LSEG/Refinitiv Robust Foundation API (RFA) to the Real-Time SDK (RTSDK), ensuring performance, reliability and existing trading functionality are maintained throughout the transition.
Responsibilities
- Analyse existing RFA integrations and map market data fields and functionality to
RTSDK.
- Develop & enhance Java applications & shared frameworks to support the migration.
- Work with Futures and Options market data across supported exchanges.
- Maintain backward compatibility and ensure minimal disruption to trading workflows.
- Implement performance optimisation, automated testing, TDD and regression testing.
- Collaborate with development, QA and business stakeholders to deliver a controlled
migration.
- Explore AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering and testing efficiency.
Skills and Experience:
- 4-8 years hands-on Java development experience.
- Strong experience with LSEG/Refinitiv market data.
- Knowledge of Futures and Options market data and electronic trading systems.
- Experience with real-time market data processing and exchange feeds.
- Strong software engineering skills, including performance optimisation and complex
codebase development.
- Experience with TDD, automated testing and regression testing.
- Understanding of API or platform migrations and backward compatibility.
- It would be an added advantage if you had direct experience migrating from RFA to
RTSDK / low latency trading systems and real-time market data / exchange
connectivity.
Please apply for immediate interview!
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Benefits
Bonus + Full Benefits
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