The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.
The Role
As a Senior Java Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, optimizing, and scaling our trading infrastructure. You’ll work on high-speed, mission-critical applications, ensure system resilience, and collaborate with business analysts, risk managers, and engineers to build innovative solutions for global markets. This role demands deep expertise in low-latency, high-throughput systems, focusing on architecture, performance tuning, and scalability.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and optimize ultra-low-latency, fault-tolerant trading applications in Java.
- Implement multithreading, concurrency models, and JVM performance tuning to maximize execution speed.
- Develop and optimize low-latency, high-throughput trading applications using Java (Core, Multithreading, Concurrency, JVM Performance Tuning).
- Ensure system resilience, fault tolerance, and high availability under extreme market conditions.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers in best practices, coding standards, and system design.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based trading infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform).
The role reports to the Engineering Team Lead, based in Limassol, Cyprus.
We support flexible working. This position can be performed from both a mix of at our office and from home. Your manager will share details and expectations of your team’s regular cadence of working locations.
About you
- 5+ years of experience in Java development within a high-performance, real-time environment.
- Proven experience with multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency application development.
- Solid experience in Linux-based systems, networking, and performance profiling tools.
- Strong database skills in SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
- Expertise in cloud-based architectures (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) and microservices design.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to live the Pepperstone values.
- Committed to ongoing learning and development.
Will be considered as a plus:
- Understanding of high-frequency trading (HFT), market making, or algorithmic trading systems.
- Knowledge of FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and order management systems.
- Knowledge of trading systems, order management, and market data processing.
- Knowledge of financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX, or commodities).
Why you will enjoy working with us
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- 10 days of Company paid sick leave annually
- 21 days of paid vacation within the first year of employment, increasing to 25 days after one year
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
- Pension fund
- Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
- Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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What We Do
Pepperstone is an online Forex and CFD Broker providing traders across the globe with cutting-edge technology to trade the world’s markets. We are driven to provide traders with low-cost pricing across all our instruments including FX, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies and Commodities.
Pepperstone is an ASIC, FCA, SCB, CMA, SCB, BaFin and DFSA regulated broker. Please refer to www.pepperstonegroup.com for more information about our companies. This information isn’t intended for distribution to/use by any person in any country where such distribution/use would be contrary to local laws.
As a team we're about learning, growing and innovating together. We’re a place for the creative, for the driven, for the nimble, and for those who want to do things differently. To discover more about our team and current opportunities, visit Pepperstonecareers.com.
