Market Data Java Engineer - Banking

As Market Data Java Engineer, you will lead the migration of a futures algorithmic trading platform from RFA to RTSDK, ensuring preserved trading behavior and performance. You work hands-on in a Java codebase, mapping exchange fields and updating shared libraries for production. You will design a phased rollout with backward compatibility and validate changes through tests, collaborating with client teams to manage analysis, rollout, and testing. This role offers impact on real-time data processing and platform modernization within a client-facing consulting environment.

• Compare RFA and RTSDK market data fields across futures and options exchanges and document differences
• Design and implement RTSDK integration in Java application and shared libraries
• Assess performance, scalability, and algorithmic efficiency of real-time data workflows
• Plan phased rollout maintaining backward compatibility during migration
• Use test-driven development, automated tests, and regression testing to ensure consistent market data processing and trading behavior
• Collaborate with client developers, QA, trading and business stakeholders from analysis through rollout
• Utilize AI-assisted development tools for code analysis, implementation and testing

• At least seven years of professional Java development experience, including production systems
• Hands-on experience with LSEG/Refinitiv futures and options market data in electronic trading systems
• Strong understanding of exchange feeds and real-time market data processing
• Ability to troubleshoot and extend complex codebases with focus on performance, scalability and reliability
• Experience delivering phased migrations with backward compatibility
• Experience with test-driven development, automated and regression testing, and Agile delivery
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and code analysis

• Clear written and verbal communication with technical and business stakeholders
• Independent worker with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative, able to work with cross-functional teams
• Java development in production systems
• LSEG/Refinitiv market data (RFA) experience
• RTSDK (Real-Time SDK) integration