Low-Latency Java Developer - Front Office FX eTrading

£120000 - £150000 per annum Benefits and Bonus

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Job ref: JLL/HH/19

Start date: ASAP

Overview

We're working with a leading global investment bank expanding its Front Office FX eTrading team. This is a greenfield build of a next-generation trading platform that is performance critical, front office facing, and built for scale and speed. You'll be joining a team of exceptional technologists delivering cutting edge solutions across FX Spot, Forwards, and Pricing, with exposure to Rates and Cross Asset projects further down the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ultra low latency Java systems for electronic FX trading.
• Work closely with traders and quants to deliver performant pricing and hedging solutions.
• Lead components of system re architecture and optimisation projects.
• Take ownership of end to end performance, from network to JVM tuning.
• Contribute to a high performing, globally distributed engineering team.

Technical Environment

• Core Java, Aeron, lock free / concurrent programming
• High performance messaging, distributed systems, and low latency design
• Real time pricing, RFQ, and automated hedging systems

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience designing or building low latency trading systems (FX or other asset classes).
• Deep understanding of Java performance tuning, GC optimisation, and threading models.
• Ability to discuss design decisions and architecture in depth.
• Front office experience and a strong understanding of electronic trading workflows.

Why Apply

• Greenfield build, real technical ownership and impact.
• Highly technical front office role with direct business interaction.
• Competitive package up to £150k base + bonus + benefits.

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