I'm working with a leading global investment bank looking for an exceptional low-latency engineer to join its specialist electronic trading technology team. This is a highly hands-on position-around 90% coding-building Java and Rust event-sourcing frameworks that support algorithmic trading platforms across the bank. The technology operates at serious scale, with response times in the 10-100 microsecond range. We're looking for experience in: Modern Java and JVM performance optimisation Low-latency algorithmic trading systems Market data and back-testing/simulation tools Linux internals, system calls and kernel tuning TCP/IP and kernel-bypass technologies Event-driven or event-sourcing microservices Performance analysis and targeted optimisation Experience with KDB, Rust or C++ would be highly advantageous. London - hybrid working £Excellent basic plus strong bonus potential This is an excellent opportunity for someone who remains passionate about hands-on engineering while also enjoying technical leadership and mentoring others. Desired Skills and Experience Java, Low-Latency Systems, Electronic Trading, Algorithmic Trading, JVM, Market Data, Linux, Performance Tuning, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, Multithreading, TCP/IP, Kernel Bypass, KDB+, Rust, C++, Backtesting, Trading Systems, Financial Markets Technology, System Architecture. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Technical Lead Low-Latency Java - London employer: McGregor Boyall
Join a leading global Investment Management firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers competitive salaries, generous bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, alongside opportunities to take ownership of impactful regulatory initiatives. Experience a supportive work culture that values strong stakeholder relationships and encourages professional development, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
