Java Engineer - FX - Low-Latency

Vertus Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners is partnered with an Investment Bank to recruit experienced Low Latency Java Developers for their FX team. You will design and develop high performance, low-latency Java applications, focusing on throughput and latency optimization within critical trading systems.

The role requires eTrading experience and a deep understanding of latency-optimised libraries such as Disruptor, Aeron, and Chronicle.

Qualifications

• Design and develop high performance, low-latency Java applications.
• Optimise throughput and reduce latency across core systems.
• Investigate bottlenecks and improve code performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high performance, low-latency applications for important systems.
• Focus on throughput optimisation and latency reduction across critical components.
• Investigate bottlenecks, optimise code performance and throughput.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Low-latency Java

eTrading experience

Latency optimisation

Tools

Disruptor

Aeron

Chronicle

Job description

We have partnered with an Investment Bank in supporting them in their search for experienced Low Latency Java Developers to join their FX team.

What you\'ll be doing:

• Design/develop high performance, low-latency applications for essential systems
• Focus on optimising throughput and reducing latency
• Investigate and fix bottlenecks, optimising code performance
• Collaborate and communicate with cross-functional teams

What they are looking for:

• eTrading experience
• Experience building Low-latency systems
• Deep understanding of latency-optimised libraries (Disruptor/Aeron/Chronicle)
• FX (or Fixed Income) experience would be ideal

This is a great opportunity to work on industry renowned low-latency solutions in a high performing and collaborative environment.