Low Latency Java Developer - Cash Equities

City Of London, Greater London, South East, England

Posted:Today
Location:City Of London, Greater London, South East, England
Job Ref:BH-51305
Salary:£700 - £800 per day
Expiry date:2/4/2025
Low Latency Java Developer – Cash Equities
London (Hybrid)
Contract
Outside IR35 ~£700-£800

Source Technology have multiple high-performance Java developer roles available to work on a low-latency cash equities trading platform for a tier-one investment bank.

What You’ll Do:
  • Develop and optimize ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems.
  • Collaborate with traders, quants, and technology teams to enhance execution performance.
  • Build solutions for trade monitoring, reconciliation, and recovery.
  • Implement automated testing and CI/CD best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
  • 10+ years' experience in low-latency Java (Java 11+) development.
  • Expertise in JVM tuning, asynchronous programming, and high-performance messaging.
  • Strong understanding of exchange connectivity, market data feeds, and FIX protocol.
  • Experience in cash equities trading systems is highly desirable.
  • Exposure to LMAX Disruptor, Chronicle Queue, Aeron, Kafka, or FIX engines is a plus.
If you're an experienced Java Developer who has worked on low-latency trading systems, ideally within the equities space, apply now, and I'll be in touch ASAP!

Apply now