Low Latency Java Developer
Remote
London, United Kingdom
Freelance
15-04-2025
Job Specifications
Our client is looking for a low latency specialist Java developer to help build the integration layer between a FIX pricing engine and a trading platform for FX, MM & Commodities. This role requires a strong software engineer who has hands on experience of tools associated with Enterprise Java application development eg:
BitBucket/Git Flow
SonarQ
TeamCity
IntelliJ
Jira
Devops
Containerisation
Virtualisation
Low latency & high performance tuning
Essential
Previous hands on experience building integrations with the multi-dealer platforms especially FX Connect Global Link or other client trading systems for asset managers and real money clients
5+ years experience in software development using Java
5+ years experience developing high performance e-trading systems, including code analysis, performance tuning and profiling of high-volume, low latency systems
Experience of core server side implementations using low latency design approaches and data structures in multi-threaded applications
Experience in programming using lock free and zero object creation design paradigms
Practical knowledge of protocol buffers, messaging and distributed cache technologies
Experience of building robust high performance APIs (REST, FIX) with best practice architecture, configuration and capacity planning
Desirable
Understanding of FX, Commodities, Rates, eFX business, trading practices, the wider market place and algorithmic trading
Experience of big data technologies with emphasis on data analytics and statistical modelling
Key Responsibilities;
Ensure a robust high-performance component that follows best practice in terms of architecture, configuration and capacity planning
Identify and implement improvements to application performance
Full testing of new versions of software (including Unit, Regression and SI), conducting test plans, analysing results and drawing conclusions from back testing and market activities
Manage the technical relationship with the external electronic market technology teams and internal development and connectivity teams.
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