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# Java Engineer: IG Prime

- **Company:** The IG Group
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £48,888.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Linux, Spring Framework, Shell Script, Data Streaming, Web Services, Multithreading, Web Api
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5879915804

## About the Role

* Experience with developing external APIs
 * A continuous improvement mentality, experience with coding using AI
 * Identifies development risks and builds mitigations
 * Around 5 years of Java development experience
 * Strong concurrent/multithreaded programming skills
 * Experience with asynchronous systems (streaming, messaging)
 * Experience using the Spring Framework
 * Linux proficiency, including shell scripting
 * Experience with cloud (ideally AWS)

## Description

* Develop and maintain IG's FIX APIs
 * Help deliver the IG Prime division's product roadmap of new functionality
 * Provide technical support to IG's clients and FIX Support teams when
 * Monitor and manage FIX API services with a focus on performance, reliability, and resilience
 * Collaborate with business stakeholders to improve processes and deliver excellent service
 * Build test harnesses and increase automation across the FIX platform


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