Java Engineers - Low Latency Trading Systems (London/New York)
Job Description:
We are hiring a Java e-Trading Developer to join a high-performing trading technology team building the next generation of digital asset trading systems. This role is suited to an experienced engineer with strong server-side Java expertise and a passion for building low-latency, high-throughput platforms in a Linux environment.
What You'll Do
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Design, build, and enhance high-performance trading systems using Java
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Develop and maintain components related to:
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Order management and execution workflows
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Market connectivity and exchange integrations
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Real-time pricing and price distribution
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Low-latency messaging and event-driven architectures
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Improve system performance through profiling, tuning, and optimisation
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Work closely with trading, product, and infrastructure teams across regions
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Take ownership of production issues and drive problems through to resolution
What We're Looking For (Required)
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Excellent core Java development skills
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Deep knowledge of concurrency and multi-threaded programming
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Experience building low-latency pricing and trading systems
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Strong experience working in a Linux production environment
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Proven ability in application profiling and performance optimisation
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Bonus Points
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Experience with eFX systems in a low-latency / zero-GC environment
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Knowledge of institutional protocols and encodings (FIX, SBE)
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Experience designing fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed systems
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Familiarity with low-latency messaging technologies (e.g., Aeron, 29West)
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Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
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Interest in or knowledge of crypto / digital asset markets
Required Skills:
Trading Java