Senior Java Low-Latency Developer

Gazelle Global Consulting Limited

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 129,000 - 185,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Hybrid work model

Job summary

Gazelle Global Consulting Limited seeks a Senior Java Low‑Latency Developer for a 12‑month contract in London. The role is hybrid, three days a week, and focuses on building high‑performance trading and Direct Market Access platforms.

You will work with product, engineering, QA and production support to turn requirements into robust, scalable solutions while driving continuous performance improvement.

Qualifications

Experience building high‑performance trading or exchange platforms.
Proficiency in Core Java and JVM tuning for low-latency apps.
Strong multithreading and concurrent programming skills.

Responsibilities

Develop high‑performance trading/market data platforms.
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, QA and Production Support teams.
Translate requirements into robust, scalable solutions and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Core Java

Low-latency platforms

Multithreading

JVM tuning

Microservices

Event-driven

Performance testing

CI/CD

Agile engineering

FOP/Protocols (FIX) desirable

Job description

A leading financial technology environment is looking for a Senior Java Low-Latency Developer to join a 12-month contract in London, working hybrid three days a week. You'll be part of a global engineering function delivering technology where performance, resilience and reliability are critical.

The role focuses on building and enhancing high-performance trading, exchange connectivity and Direct Market Access platforms. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, QA and Production Support teams, helping turn requirements into robust, scalable solutions while driving continuous performance improvement.

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