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Senior Full Stack C# Developer – FX Trading Technology

London, United Kingdom

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack C# Developer to join a high-performing technology team within a leading Tier 1 investment bank, working on critical FX trading technology.

The role will focus on extending and ultimately replacing an existing legacy application built using C#, WPF and backend services. You will work closely with another engineer to develop new functionality, improve existing systems and progressively modernise the application.

This is a hands-on development opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working across both frontend and backend technologies, tackling legacy code and delivering robust solutions in a demanding financial markets environment.

Essential functions

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and enhance existing C# applications across frontend and backend services.

  • Build and maintain user interfaces using WPF.

  • Extend application functionality to meet evolving business and technical requirements.

  • Contribute to the rewriting and replacement of legacy code as part of an ongoing modernisation programme.

  • Develop and integrate services using REST and SOAP APIs.

  • Improve the quality, maintainability and performance of existing applications.

  • Collaborate closely with another engineer to deliver enhancements and support the evolution of the platform.

  • Work within a high-performing technology team supporting FX trading systems.

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience with C# and .NET development.

  • Full stack software development experience, covering frontend and backend components.

  • Hands-on experience developing desktop applications using WPF.

  • Experience developing and integrating REST and SOAP web services.

  • Experience enhancing, maintaining or modernising existing applications and legacy codebases.

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable software.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with other engineers.

Would be a plus

Desirable Experience

  • Previous experience within investment banking or financial services.

  • Exposure to FX trading technology or other capital markets applications.

  • Experience working on the replacement or modernisation of legacy trading systems.

  • An understanding of the performance, reliability and latency considerations associated with financial markets technology.

The Team & Environment

You will join a high-performing engineering team working on important FX technology, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and modernisation of an established application.

The role offers a balance of feature development, backend engineering, frontend improvements and legacy replacement work, making it well suited to a developer who enjoys practical engineering challenges and taking ownership of technical improvements.

Why Join?

  • Work within a prestigious Tier 1 investment banking environment.

  • Gain exposure to FX trading technology, a major global financial market characterised by substantial trading volumes and demanding performance requirements.

  • Play an active role in modernising and replacing a legacy application.

  • Work hands-on across C# frontend and backend services.

  • Collaborate closely with experienced engineers in a high-performing team.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Full Stack C# Developer with strong WPF experience to contribute to the modernisation of a legacy FX trading application within a leading investment bank. The successful candidate will combine solid software engineering fundamentals with the ability to extend existing functionality, improve backend services and help deliver the next generation of the platform.

We offer

  • Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
  • Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
  • Corporate social events
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Well-equipped office

About us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.

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