FIS Front Arena App Developer (Johannesburg)

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Location:	Johannesburg
Remote work:	Only remote work
Type:	Contract
Reference:	#GZ61250
Company:	E-Merge IT Recruitment

Ready to build the engine behind the trades?

We’re on the hunt for a Front Arena Application Developer who thrives in fast-paced trading environments and loves turning complex financial requirements into powerful, scalable solutions.

If you enjoy working close to the action—where technology meets trading—this role is for you.

What you bring

5 to 8 + years of FIS Front Arena development experience
Experience working in financial markets / trading environments
Strong skills in integration and application development

Your tech toolbox

Front arena languages: ADFL, ACM, AEL, ASQL + Python
Strong understanding of ADS, ATS & AMB Service Bus
Knowledge of financial instruments:
FX | money markets | fixed income | derivatives
Solid experience integrating systems in trading environments
Sharp problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
Great communication—you can speak both “tech” and “business”

Bonus points if you have

Experience with custom model integration
Exposure to other trading platforms
Microsoft SQL Server knowledge
Deeper understanding of derivatives and capital market

What you’ll be doing

Keep critical front arena applications running smoothly and efficiently
Design and build custom solutions that power trading, risk, and reporting
Create reports, batch jobs, workflows, and integrations that actually make a difference
Connect systems with market data providers and downstream platforms
Play a key role in upgrades, migrations, and new implementations
Fine-tune performance and automate processes like a pro
Work closely with traders and business teams to bring ideas to life

Reference number for this position is GZ61250 which is a 12/contract remote position offering a contract rate of R800 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag>bb/ or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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Posted on 13 Apr 11:41, Closing date 12 Jun

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