Low latency java developer in high-frequency trading

CMC Markets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets ищет старшего разработчика Java с акцентом на минимальную задержку для команды Quantitative Strategies, в Pricing & Risk. Роль подразумевает работу в ядре высокопроизводительной торговой платформы в Лондоне, с упором на архитектуру, производительность и устойчивость систем.

Кандидат будет работать над проектированием и строительством ультра-низкозадержанных систем ценообразования и рисков, взаимодействовать с квантами и фронт-офисом, и передавать знания младшим коллегам в условиях

Qualifications

• Опыт разработки на Java в системах с низкой задержкой.
• Понимание оптимизации производительности, конкуренции и внутренних механизмов JVM.
• Опыт работы на платформах ценообразования, риска или электронных торгов.

Responsibilities

• Разработка и оптимизация высокопроизводительных Java-систем для ценообразования, риска и торговли.
• Участие в архитектурных решениях над торговой и риск-системой.
• Обеспечение поддержки и мониторинга в реальном времени и внедрение лучших практик кодирования.

Skills

Java

Low latency

Concurrency

JVM internals

Performance tuning

Job description

Описание

CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform. This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You’ll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations. If you thrive in performance critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we would love to hear from you.

Задачи

Develop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading. Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture. Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques. Take responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems. Contribute to architectural decisions across the trading and risk platform. Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics. Work closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations. Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues. Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers. Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns.

Требования

Strong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems. Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals. Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms. Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset. Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment. Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction. Будет плюсом: Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial; Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred

Условия

Please note that this is an onsite role that will require you to work within our London office (near Liverpool street) 5 days on site per week. Direct impact on global trading and risk systems. Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations. High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture. Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence. Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles.