FIX API Consultant at Pepperstone

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FIX Protocol, Session Management, Message Flows, Troubleshooting, Server-Side Implementation, Exchange-Side Implementation, FIX 5.0 SP2, Crypto Exchanges, Gap Analysis, Assessment Report, Issue Resolution Report, Troubleshooting Playbook, Operational Documentation, Training Sessions, Handover Document

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 12 locations and 9 time zones. The Role: We are seeking a experienced FIX Protocol Specialist to support a short-term (3–4 week) engagement. This role is ideally suited to someone based in the APAC time zone (Australia preferred) who can start immediately or in early January. The specialist will lead a focused assessment, resolution, and documentation effort to strengthen our FIX integration and support an upcoming handover to internal teams. Key Responsibilities Conduct a full assessment and gap analysis of the current server-side FIX implementation. Identify, prioritize, and document issues, producing a detailed Assessment Report. Resolve critical FIX issues and validate solutions through targeted testing; produce an Issue Resolution Report. Update the FIX specification to reflect best practices and create a Troubleshooting Playbook and related operational documentation. (Optional) Deliver training sessions, Q&A, and a comprehensive Handover Document for internal teams. Ideal Candidate 10+ years of deep FIX protocol experience, including session management, message flows, and troubleshooting. Extensive server-side/exchange-side FIX implementation experience (beyond client-side trading firm experience). Strong knowledge of FIX 5.0 SP2. Experience working with crypto exchanges (highly desirable). Ability to quickly assess complex systems and deliver high-quality documentation within tight timelines. 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 and We understand it’s important to do due diligence on a prospective employer, see what our team are saying on . We respect our team members’ experiences and will never pay to remove a negative review. Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background. “We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”. We will be reviewing applications as they come through, so if this is an opportunity that excites you, don't wait. Express your interest by clicking the apply button below as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

The consultant will conduct a full assessment and gap analysis of the current server-side FIX implementation, identifying and documenting issues. They will also resolve critical FIX issues, validate solutions, and update the FIX specification.