Lead Low latency Network Engineer - Banking & Finance in London

Lead Low latency Network Engineer - Banking & Finance in London

London Full-Time 81000 - 99000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Design and optimise cutting-edge low-latency network infrastructure for global trading.
  • Company: Join a leading high-frequency trading firm at the forefront of technology and finance.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, work on advanced networking challenges, and collaborate with top engineers.
  • Other info: Flexible salary up to £500,000 and a chance to influence global network design.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with plenty of growth opportunities.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in large-scale network design, strong troubleshooting skills, and knowledge of modern networking.

The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 £ per year.

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a global leader in high-frequency trading, delivering high-performance technology and infrastructure for mission-critical trading environments.

The organisation operates at the cutting edge of technology and finance, with a strong focus on ultra-low latency, resilience, and precision.

This company is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to design, build, and support the next generation of low-latency network infrastructure powering global trading operations.

Working alongside a world-class engineering team, the role will focus on delivering scalable, high-performance networks that underpin mission-critical systems across multiple international locations.

Responibilities

  • Design, deploy and optimise large-scale data centre and enterprise networks.
  • Deliver end-to-end network infrastructure projects.
  • Improve network performance, scalability and resilience.
  • Troubleshoot complex Layer 2/Layer 3 networking issues.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure teams supporting performance-critical environments.
  • Drive automation and continuous improvement across the network estate.

Skills/Must Have

  • 5+ years' experience designing and supporting large-scale network environments.
  • Strong knowledge of BGP, OSPF, multicast, TCP/IP and modern data centre networking.
  • Experience with Arista, Cisco, Juniper or similar enterprise networking platforms.
  • Background in network architecture, capacity planning and infrastructure design.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills using tools such as Wireshark or tcpdump.
  • Experience with Linux networking and automation using Python, Ansible or similar.

Benefits

  • Join a leading high-frequency trading firm at the forefront of technology and finance.
  • Work on some of the industry's most advanced low-latency networking challenges.
  • Influence the design and evolution of a globally distributed, high-performance network.
  • Collaborate with some of the brightest infrastructure engineers in the industry.

Salary

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Lead Low latency Network Engineer - Banking & Finance in London employer: Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of London. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge areas like network automation and cloud technologies. Our competitive salary package and commitment to solving complex engineering challenges make us an attractive choice for talented individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited

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We think you need these skills to ace Lead Low latency Network Engineer - Banking & Finance in London

Low-Latency Networking
Network Design
Network Support
BGP
OSPF
Multicast
TCP/IP