Low-Latency Java Developer - Front Office FX eTrading

Vertus Partners; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank in London is seeking a skilled developer to design and implement low-latency Java systems for electronic FX trading. The successful candidate will engage with traders, manage system architecture, and ensure high performance across trading solutions. Competitive compensation package includes up to £150k base salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing or building low-latency trading systems (FX or other asset classes).
• Deep understanding of Java performance tuning, GC optimisation, and threading models.
• Ability to discuss design decisions and architecture in depth.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ultra-low latency Java systems for electronic FX trading.
• Work closely with traders and quants to deliver performant pricing and hedging solutions.
• Lead components of system re-architecture and optimisation projects.
• Take ownership of end-to-end performance, from network to JVM tuning.
• Contribute to a high-performing, globally distributed engineering team.

Skills

Java performance tuning

Low-latency trading systems

Distributed systems

Concurrent programming

Electronic trading workflows

Job description

£120000 - £150000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

Contact email: [e-mail]

Job ref: JLL/HH/2010_1760979719

Start date: ASAP

Overview

We're working with a leading global investment bank expanding its Front Office FX eTrading team. This is a greenfield build of a next-generation trading platform that is performance‑critical, front‑office facing, and built for scale and speed. You'll be joining a team of exceptional technologists delivering cutting‑edge solutions across FX Spot, Forwards, and Pricing, with exposure to Rates and Cross‑Asset projects further down the line.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop ultra‑low latency Java systems for electronic FX trading.
• Work closely with traders and quants to deliver performant pricing and hedging solutions.
• Lead components of system re‑architecture and optimisation projects.
• Take ownership of end‑to‑end performance, from network to JVM tuning.
• Contribute to a high‑performing, globally distributed engineering team.

Technical Environment

• Core Java, Aeron, lock‑free / concurrent programming
• High‑performance messaging, distributed systems, and low‑latency design
• Real‑time pricing, RFQ, and automated hedging systems

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience designing or building low‑latency trading systems (FX or other asset classes).
• Deep understanding of Java performance tuning, GC optimisation, and threading models.
• Ability to discuss design decisions and architecture in depth.
• Front‑office experience and a strong understanding of electronic trading workflows.

Why Apply

• Greenfield build, real technical ownership and impact.
• Highly technical front‑office role with direct business interaction.
• Competitive package up to £150k base + bonus + benefits.

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