LMAX Group

About the Company

The LMAX Group is the leading independent operator of institutional execution venues for FX and digital assets trading. LMAX Group is unique in offering market access to all FX customer segments, transforming the world’s largest asset class to an open, transparent marketplace with fair, precise & consistent execution.

LMAX Group services funds, banks, asset managers and retail brokerages in over 100 countries. The Group builds and runs its own high performance, ultra-low latency global exchange infrastructure, which includes matching engines in London, New York, Tokyo and Singapore.

Headquartered in London, UK, the Group’s portfolio includes LMAX Exchange (institutional FX exchange, FCA regulated MTF and MAS regulated RMO), LMAX Global (FCA and CySec regulated brokers) and LMAX Digital (GFSC regulated institutional spot crypto currency exchange).

Listed Jobs

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Software Developer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Developer **Role Summary:** Develop high‑performance, low‑latency financial exchange software using core Java and related technologies. Work in a collaborative, pair‑programming environment with continuous integration and delivery practices, contributing across the full stack and participating in code quality and technical debt reduction initiatives. **Expectations:** - Participate in constant pair programming and team rotations. - Engage in regular personal development time and internal tech talks. - Contribute to a fast‑feedback CI/CD pipeline with extensive automated testing. - Collaborate in a cooperative culture, shipping only production‑ready code. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and maintain performance‑critical backend components (Java, MySQL, Kafka). - Develop and support frontend features (JavaScript, Vue.js). - Work on cloud‑native deployments (Kubernetes, Nomad). - Write comprehensive unit, integration, and performance tests (JUnit, JMH, JCStress, Selenium). - Participate in code reviews, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and technical debt reduction efforts. - Assist with data‑analytics tooling (Python, Jupyter, Parquet, Docker) as needed. **Required Skills:** - Strong proficiency in core Java (event‑driven, distributed systems). - Experience with relational databases (MySQL) and messaging platforms (Kafka). - Familiarity with frontend technologies: JavaScript and Vue.js. - Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad) and Linux environments. - Competence in automated testing frameworks (JUnit, JMH, JCStress, Selenium) and CI tools (Jenkins). - Ability to write performant, reliable, well‑tested code and to operate in a monorepo without traditional pull‑request workflow. - Passion for clean code, continuous learning, and collaborative development. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). - No specific certifications required; demonstrable expertise in the listed technologies is essential.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-09-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Senior Software Developer

Job Description

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

07-09-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Junior Software Developer (Java)

Job Description

Job title: Junior Software Developer (Java) Role Summary: Support the development of a high‑performance, ultra‑low latency trading platform written in core Java. Work across the full stack from backend services to frontend and deployment, contributing to new features, performance enhancements, and infrastructure improvements. Expectations: - Collaborative environment with continuous pair programming. - Rapid feedback cycles; code is delivered only when fully tested. - Personal development opportunities (internal talks, conferences, dedicated learning hours). - Cross‑team exposure to a broad technology stack. Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain performance‑critical core Java components. - Participate in full‑stack tasks: integrate services, build frontend features in JavaScript/Vue.js, and deploy using Kubernetes/Nomad. - Write comprehensive automated tests (JUnit, JMH, JCStress) and support continuous integration workflows. - Engage in code reviews (direct pushes to monorepo), refactor to reduce technical debt, and ensure code quality. - Collaborate with testers and other developers in small teams; share knowledge and mentor peers. Required Skills: - Strong proficiency in Java (experience with event‑driven, distributed systems). - Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL), messaging systems (Kafka), and web technologies (JavaScript, Vue.js). - Knowledge of container orchestration (Kubernetes, Nomad) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git). - Experience writing unit, performance, and resilience tests. - Comfortable with Linux environments. - Passion for clean, efficient code and continuous improvement. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience. No specific certifications required.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

04-11-2025

Company Name

LMAX Group

Job Title

Service Desk Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title:** Service Desk Engineer **Role Summary:** Provide 1st and 2nd line technical support for corporate IT applications, end‑user devices, and business services. Serve as the primary point of contact for technology queries, ensuring high‑quality customer service, rapid issue resolution, and continuous improvement of user‑facing services. **Expectations:** - Deliver timely support in line with defined SLAs and KPIs. - Maintain a positive, can‑do attitude and focus on customer satisfaction. - Follow documented processes and contribute to service‑desk procedure enhancements. - Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with end users and internal teams. **Key Responsibilities:** - Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, networking, and mobile device issues (1st/2nd line). - Manage user onboarding, off‑boarding, and equipment provisioning (laptops/desktops, printers). - Log and track incidents and service requests using ServiceNow or a comparable ticketing system. - Perform asset management activities, including inventory updates and lifecycle tracking. - Support print servers, printers, and basic TCP/IP networking problems. - Escalate complex incidents to appropriate 3rd‑line teams while providing detailed documentation. - Contribute to knowledge‑base articles and process improvement initiatives. **Required Skills:** - Minimum 1 year experience in a corporate service‑desk environment. - Proficiency with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tools. - Strong knowledge of Windows/macOS operating systems and standard software suites. - Experience supporting mobile devices and MDM solutions. - Hands‑on ability to assemble, troubleshoot, and replace laptops/desktops. - Understanding of print server management and printer troubleshooting. - Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN concepts). - Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. - Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet SLA targets. **Required Education & Certifications:** - No specific formal degree required; a secondary education or equivalent with relevant IT experience is acceptable. - Preferred certifications: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA A+, Microsoft Certified: Modern Desktop Administrator Associate, or equivalent.

London, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

11-11-2025