Java Developer – FX – Greenfield Low Latency – Microseconds Full Time

City, London
Vertus Partners

Our client, a Global Investment Bank are currently looking to hire an experienced Core Java Developer who specialises in Low Latency development to work on a re-architecture of a high profile system.

You will be working on a large scale greenfield build out of an existing FX system, re-architecting the platform to reach micro-second latency targets as well as taking ownership of the platform from strategy, design and development.

This is a growing area of the bank that has had huge investment over the last few years and continues to grow globally.

This team plays a huge focus on resilience, performance improvements, trading work flow, market ticks, client orders, and market data.

Key requirements:

• Excellent Core Java experience
• Have worked on Low Latency development to Microseconds previously
• Good knowledge of binary level proocols
• Experience with low latency techniques such as: LMAX Disruptor, Agrona, lock free programming, ZeroGC
• FX experience is preferred but can come from other eTrading background such as Equities or Fixed Income
• A good understanding of pricing and hedging
• Need to be collaborative with others in the team