Low Latency Java Developer - Contract

SGI


Date: 1 day ago
City: London, England
Contract type: Contractor
Job Description

Low Latency Java Developer – Cash Equities

London (Hybrid)

Contract

Outside IR35 ~£800-£1,000 (potential flex for top candidates)

Source Technology have multiple high-performance Java developer roles available at a tier one investment bank across FX and Cash Equities.

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.

This is a remote friendly role with up to max 2 days in office per week but flexible.

If you're an experienced Java Developer who has worked on low-latency trading systems, ideally within the equities or FX space, interested in a new role outside IR35 apply now, and I'll be in touch ASAP!
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