Senior Java Developer

FP Markets Group of Companies is a well-established globally regulated Australian broker offering traders access to CFDs across Forex, Indices, Commodities, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. We are growing and looking to recruit a Full-Time Senior-Middle Java Developer in our Cyprus office – a certified Great Place to Work®.

We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated Senior-Middle Java Developer to play a key role in the design and development of our trading-related systems. This is a hands-on position where you will drive architectural decisions, build high-performance backend services from scratch, and ensure scalability and maintainability across our platforms. You will collaborate closely with product, DevOps, and future backend developers as the team grows.

Reporting to: CTO

Responsibilities:

System Design & Development

• Design and implement backend architecture for trading-related platforms
• Build scalable, high-performance services for real-time data ingestion and processing
• Select and implement appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools
• Ensure high system reliability, fault tolerance, and maintainability

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with product leads, system analysts, and DevOps to align on technical and business goals
• Participate in architectural planning, sprint grooming, and feature design discussions
• Guide future backend team members and support their development

Quality & Documentation

• Write clean, tested, and maintainable code using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern libraries
• Contribute to technical documentation and code reviews
• Promote best practices in coding, system design, and observability

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience as a backend Java developer in high-load environments
• Strong expertise in Java (17+), Spring Boot, concurrent programming
• Solid experience in designing and implementing backend systems from scratch
• Deep understanding of networking (TCP/IP), sockets, real-time data handling
• Proficient with PostgreSQL for data-intensive applications
• Familiarity with messaging systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Experience implementing fault-tolerant and scalable architectures
• System thinker with strong ownership mindset and attention to detail

Nice to Have

• Background working with trading systems or MT4/MT5 APIs
• Knowledge of distributed and event-driven systems
• Experience building microservices with observability in mind
• Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Our Offer:

• Fast-growing, multicultural team with flat structure and clear decision-making
• High-impact role in building systems from the ground up
• Competitive salary, regular reviews, and annual performance-based bonuses
• Modern tech stack and opportunity to shape core platform decisions
• New, modern office in a central, accessible location
• Free daily lunches, breakfast, fruits, and snacks
• Free Gym membership and wellness support
• Medical insurance after the probation period
• Company-provided parking

Journey to FP Markets:

1. Interview with People Function member (30–45 min) to assess cultural fit
2. Technical interview with hiring manager (45 min – 1 hour)
3. Technical assessment (if required)
4. Final interview with team members (if required)

Join our team and take the lead in building robust backend solutions in a professional, globally connected, and innovation-driven environment!