Senior Ultra Low Latency Java Developer (Contract or Permanent) – London

Seeking an experienced Java Engineer with 5+ years of Core Java development experience and 2+ years building ultra-low latency systems . Experience with Aeron is highly desirable.

You'll join a team developing a high-performance electronic trading platform using modern Java, Aeron, FIX, SBE, and related technologies, with a focus on delivering microsecond-level performance.

Key Requirements:

1. Strong Core Java expertise with proven low-latency development experience.
2. Experience working on high-performance trading or real-time financial systems.
3. Ability to identify and resolve latency bottlenecks using profiling and performance analysis tools.
4. Commitment to writing well-tested, high-quality code.
5. Self-sufficient with strong solution design and implementation skills.
6. Clear communicator who can articulate technical decisions.
7. Comfortable collaborating with traders, quantitative teams, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Tech Stack: Core Java, Aeron, FIX, SBE, Artio, Linux, performance profiling and monitoring tools.

Available on a contract or permanent basis in London .

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