At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop ultra-low latency FX eTrading platforms with a focus on performance.
- Company: Leading global investment bank with a dynamic Front Office environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with top-tier professionals.
- Other info: Join a team that values innovation and collaboration in high-performance engineering.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on trading technology and revenue in a fast-paced setting.
- Qualifications: Expertise in Core Java and experience in FX eTrading systems required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
I'm working with a leading global investment bank looking to hire an exceptional Technical Lead Java Engineer to help build the next generation of ultra‑low latency FX e Trading and pricing platforms.
This is a genuine Front Office engineering opportunity, partnering directly with FX Traders, Quants and Quant Developers to design and optimise mission‑critical electronic trading systems where every microsecond matters.
We're looking for engineers who thrive on solving complex performance problems and have a passion for building world‑class low latency trading technology.
- Key Experience Sought
- Core Java (Java 17+/21 preferred)
- Ultra‑Low Latency Java development
- FX e Trading & Electronic Market Making
- FX Spot, Forwards, NDFs and FX Options experience
- Real‑time Pricing & Matching Engines
- Low Latency Market Data Platforms
- JVM Tuning & Garbage Collection optimisation
- High‑performance Concurrent Programming
- Lock‑free algorithms & Disruptor‑style architectures
- Microsecond/Millisecond latency optimisation
- Performance Profiling, Benchmarking & Capacity Planning
- Linux Performance Engineering
- Aeron, Kafka, Solace or other high‑performance messaging frameworks
- High‑throughput Distributed Systems
- Event‑driven & Microservices Architectures
- What You'll Be Doing
- Designing and developing next‑generation FX pricing and e Trading platforms
- Driving latency improvements across the full trading stack
- Working directly alongside Front Office Trading and Quant teams
- Leading technical design and engineering best practice
- Modernising critical trading infrastructure used globally
- Solving complex performance bottlenecks across distributed systems
This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the cutting edge of Java performance engineering, where technology has a direct impact on trading revenue and execution quality.
Previous Front Office investment banking experience within FX is essential, particularly across FX e Trading, Pricing, Market Making or Low Latency Trading Systems.
Mc Gregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.
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Technical Lead Java Low Latency Engineer FX eTrading employer: McGregor Boyall
As a Software Development Coach, you'll thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment that champions innovation and collaboration. With a focus on professional growth, our company offers extensive opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, all while enjoying the flexibility of mostly remote work with occasional trips to vibrant cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow. Join us to make a meaningful impact on engineering practices and be part of a culture that values continuous learning and teamwork.
