Low-Latency Java Engineer

Vertus Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners has partnered with a leading investment bank to recruit experienced Low Latency Java Developers for Front Office Algo and eTrading projects across multiple asset classes.

You will design high-performance, low-latency Java applications, focus on throughput optimization, investigate bottlenecks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work on industry-renowned low-latency solutions in a high-performing, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of multithreading.
• Experience building low-latency systems.
• Latency-optimised libraries: Disruptor, Aeron, Chronicle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for front-office systems.
• Focus on throughput optimization and latency reduction.
• Investigate bottlenecks and optimise code performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Multithreading

Low-latency development

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 critical Front Office Algo and eTrading projects across a variety of different asset classes.

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:

• Strong knowledge of multithreading
• Experience building Low-latency systems
• Deep understanding of latency-optimised libraries (Disruptor/Aeron/Chronicle)

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