Java Software Engineer – Low-Latency Trading Systems

Durlston Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Durlston Partners is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a London-based elite hedge fund. You will build and maintain core trading and research systems, owning features end-to-end from design to deployment.

The role demands a solid grasp of distributed systems and concurrency, with focus on low-latency, high-performance code. You will collaborate with traders and quants in a meritocratic, ownership-driven environment in London.

Qualifications

• Solid grasp of distributed systems and software design.
• Experience in concurrency, multithreading, low latency, etc.
• Sharp problem-solver who takes ownership.
• Strong academic background a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing core systems that support trading and research
• Owning features end-to-end, from design to deployment
• Collaborating with traders, quants, and engineers
• Improving performance, reliability, and code quality

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Low latency

Ownership

Job description

Durlston Partners is seeking a Java Software Engineer to join a London-based elite hedge fund. You will build and maintain core trading and research systems, owning features end-to-end from design to deployment.

The role demands a solid grasp of distributed systems and concurrency, with focus on low-latency, high-performance code. You will collaborate with traders and quants in a meritocratic, ownership-driven environment in London.