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# Java Engineer

- **Company:** Enso Recruitment
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Salary:** £48,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, Linux, Distributed Systems, Financial Information EXchange, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Standard Sql, Performance Testing, Backend, Low Latency
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815170954-java-engineer

## About the Role

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with strong Java experience, a background in electronic trading environments, and a deep understanding of FIX-based connectivity., * Strong commercial experience as a Java Engineer working on Linux-based systems

 * Background in electronic trading environments or trading system providers
 * Solid working knowledge of the FIX Protocol
 * Experience building and supporting distributed systems and messaging-based architectures
 * Comfortable working with SQL, Linux, and backend system troubleshooting
 * Exposure to Python for scripting, tooling, or automation
 * Confident operating in high-availability, low-latency environments
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure

## Description

Enso Recruitment is proud to be working with a global, technology-driven financial services organisation who are expanding their engineering capability within a highly critical connectivity platform.

They are now seeking an experienced Java Engineer to join a specialist team building and supporting low-latency, client-facing connectivity services.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with strong Java experience, a background in electronic trading environments, and a deep understanding of FIX-based connectivity.

The Role

You'll be part of a team responsible for designing, enhancing, and supporting a business-critical connectivity platform used by external clients and internal trading systems.

Key responsibilities include:

 * Designing, developing, and enhancing client-facing and outbound connectivity services
 * Supporting and evolving FIX-based connectivity platforms in a production environment
 * Contributing to the design and improvement of automated testing frameworks
 * Participating in functional, regression, integration, and performance testing
 * Acting as third-line support for complex production issues
 * Working closely with product, support, and engineering teams to resolve issues and improve platform stability
 * Contributing to the ongoing reliability, performance, and scalability of connectivity services

About You

 * Strong commercial experience as a Java Engineer working on Linux-based systems
 * Background in electronic trading environments or trading system providers
 * Solid working knowledge of the FIX Protocol
 * Experience building and supporting distributed systems and messaging-based architectures
 * Comfortable working with SQL, Linux, and backend system troubleshooting
 * Exposure to Python for scripting, tooling, or automation
 * Confident operating in high-availability, low-latency environments
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
 * Salary: Up to £48k
 * Hybrid Working
 * Bonus
 * Pension
 * Ongoing Learning and Support

To find out more about this opportunity, hit Apply or reach out to a member of the Enso Recruitment team today! ️?


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