Senior Java Developer - Low Latency

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Base pay range

Competitive, up to £200k, higher for exceptional candidates

Manager – UK&I at SGI, organiser of Source Talks: On Kotlin

Location: London – hybrid – 2 days per week in office

About the Role

We are seeking highly skilled developers to join a cutting-edge electronic trading team. This role focuses on building and optimizing low-latency trading systems for Rates, Credit, or FX markets. You will work in a dynamic environment, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver microsecond-level performance without compromising on quality. Usual banking red tape is removed, allowing you to move fast and release to production frequently – currently, this is daily, but soon will be hourly. Roles are available at AVP and VP level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading systems, ensuring exceptional speed and reliability.
• Collaborate within one of 10 specialized sub-teams (Algo, Market Data, RFQ) based on experience and expertise.
• Leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Kubernetes, containerization, and bare-metal systems to drive performance improvements.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and support continuous deployment, achieving 30-minute cycles.
• Work closely with traders, quants, and product teams to analyze requirements and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks and latency issues.

Key Requirements:

• Strong academic background, with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Expertise in low-latency electronic trading systems, with a preference for experience in Rates (Credit/FX also considered).
• Advanced technical skills, including experience with Kubernetes, containers, and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of relational databases and proficiency with development tools such as Git, JIRA, and Confluence.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in high-performance environments.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £200k for VP roles. AVP dependent on experience.
• Opportunities to work with state-of-the-art technology in a high-performance trading environment with reduced red tape.
• A dynamic and collaborative team focused on driving innovation and technical excellence.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about developing high-performance trading systems and pushing the boundaries of low-latency technology, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Software Development
• Financial Services
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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