Senior Java Technical Lead - Low Latency E-Trading (eFX)

McGregor Boyall; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment bank seeks a Senior Technical Lead Java Developer to create ultra-low-latency trading systems in a hybrid role. You will design innovative Java applications, optimize pricing algorithms, and lead technical initiatives while collaborating with front-office teams. This position offers a competitive salary of £160,000-£180,000 plus substantial benefits.

Benefits

£160,000-£180,000 base salary

20% cash/benefits allowance

Pension scheme

30 days holiday

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Proven experience in ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems.
• Skilled in TC/IP, UDP protocols, and GC tuning.
• Experienced in leading technical initiatives across teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build low-latency, multi-threaded Java applications.
• Develop and optimize pricing algorithms and order management.
• Drive automation and performance optimization across platforms.

Skills

Java expertise

Ultra-low-latency systems

Electronic trading background

Multi-threading skills

Performance optimization

Test-driven development

Agile/DevOps

Job description

The Opportunity

We\'re partnered with a leading global investment bank, seeking a Senior Technical Lead Java Developer to join their front-office eFX Pricing & Platform Team.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you\'ll work directly with Quants and Traders to engineer ultra-low-latency trading systems. You\'ll combine advanced Java engineering with strategic input into platform architecture, optimisation, and scalability-delivering business-critical solutions used daily in electronic trading.

What You\'ll Be Working On

• Designing and building low-latency, multi-threaded Java applications for market making and pricing.
• Developing and optimising pricing algorithms, order management, and execution logic.
• Engineering algo containers and ultra-low-latency applications using TCP/IP, UDP, and GC tuning.
• Driving automation, performance optimisation, scalability, and resilience across platforms.
• Leading complex technical initiatives across multiple feature teams.
• Partnering closely with front-office stakeholders to deliver impactful trading technology.

What We\'re Looking For

• Deep expertise in Java with proven experience in ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems.
• Strong background in electronic trading (ideally eFX) with pricing engines, algos, or order management systems.
• Skilled in multi-threading, GC tuning, TCP/UDP protocols, and performance optimisation.
• Experience with test-driven development, automation frameworks, and Agile/DevOps.
• Ability to provide technical leadership and influence architecture/strategy.

What\'s on Offer

• £160,000-£180,000 base salary
• Circa 20% cash/benefits allowance
• Pension scheme & highly competitive bonus
• 30 days holiday
• Hybrid working - just 2 days per month onsite

This is a rare chance to play a hands-on leadership role in front-office trading technology, delivering ultra-low-latency solutions in a high-profile environment.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.