eTrading eFX Backend Engineer

Create your best future and join Westpac as an eTrading eFX Backend Engineer

Whats the role

This role drives the evolution of low-latency trading systems market-making tools and real-time analytics. Youll collaborate with a diverse team of quants traders and analysts to build scalable high-performance backend solutions for global electronic execution and pricing.

As a Senior Engineer youll play a key role in shaping the future of our FX trading technology. This is a hands-on role where youll lead by exampledriving innovation mentoring peers and delivering resilient systems that support global trading strategies.

Youll design and build backend components for FX platforms focusing on smart order routing price discovery and algorithmic execution. Using Java (Spring Boot) in a Linux environment youll develop microservices integrate with messaging systems like Aeron or Chronicle and collaborate with front-end engineers. Youll also optimise for low-latency performance contribute to architecture decisions and support production systems during trading hours. Your responsibilities will include participating in code reviews testing deployment and providing third-line support to resolve production issues.

What do I need

• Strong Core Java skills with expertise in multithreading and network programming; C experience is valued.
• Solid understanding of data structures algorithms and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and financial messaging systems.
• Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Proven ability to collaborate directly with trading and quantitative teams.
• Background in financial systems development particularly in FX or Fixed Income.
• Experience with platforms like KDB/Q ION or similar is highly regarded.

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

Create your future today

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Were all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age gender background or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

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