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# Principal Developer, FX Engineering

- **Company:** LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $147,500.0 - $245,900.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Profiling, Data Structures, DevOps, Memory Management, Network Service, Network Protocols, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Low Latency
- **Published:** August 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8d2f15fe-2d33-4828-a19e-460c9798236e

## About the Role

* Strong Java programming skills and experience writing clean code
 * Data structures and Algorithms
 * Expertise in concurrency and performance optimization,
 * Deep understanding of system architecture and memory management.
 * Proficient in profiling tools
 * Experience with specialized libraries and frameworks for low-latency applications
 * Knowledge of network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP), network performance, and techniques for optimizing network communication.
 * Proven track record of delivering goals
 * Knowledge & Experience of modern agile development methodologies
 * Exposure to DevOps practices and automation of software testing, delivery, and infrastructure changes
 * Self-motivated and self-directed, able to work effectively in a globally distributed team, managing multiple priorities while collaborating with cross-functional teams
 * Proven ability to investigate complex issues spanning multiple technologies and drive to completion

Desired Skills

Experienced in cloud technologies

Experience with SQL and NoSQL

Strong passion for technology, a willingness to learn new skills

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

## Description

We are looking to hire a highly skilled and passionate low latency java engineer to help design, build, and operate large-scale trading platforms. The group is responsible for FX trading and related services.

We value technical aptitude, innovative thinking, great learning and teamwork ability.

Responsibilities

Closely working with architects and other team members and groups to develop and build complex applications that meet the needs of FX engineering.

Design, development and support of trading venue.

Ongoing support and development of cloud services including working with Refinitiv product development groups to build cloud aware applications

Develop automated processes to prevent, identify, and fix problems that impact service availability

Identify and deliver improvements across a broad range of areas such as cost savings, security, ease of use, & reliability.


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