Job Description
Job Title: Core Java Developer – Low-Latency eTrading Systems
Location: Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Employment Type: Permanent
About Us:
We are working with a leading global investment bank providing a wide range of financial services. Who specialise in advisory, finance, and risk management solutions, with expertise in equity financing, fixed income, FX products, and rates. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and market insights helps us navigate long-term, disruptive trends.
The Opportunity:
This is a rare opportunity to join a greenfield project aimed at building a state-of-the-art eTrading platform from scratch. As part of the FX and Rates eTrading teams, you will work on industry-leading technology stacks, contributing to low-latency systems designed to push performance boundaries in financial markets.
We are hiring for multiple levels (AVP to SVP) to help re-platform legacy systems, optimise latency, and expand our capabilities in the FX and Rates domains.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimise Java-based low-latency trading systems.
- Contribute to the re-platforming of eFX systems into a modern, microsecond-focused architecture.
- Collaborate with global teams to build and enhance the Rates electronic trading platform.
- Work on multithreading, concurrency, and performance tuning to achieve ultra-low latency.
- Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
Key Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in Core Java, with experience in low-latency systems.
- Solid understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimisation.
- Exposure to electronic trading systems (FX, Rates, Credit, or Fixed Income).
- Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Ability to work under pressure in a Tier 1 banking environment with tight deadlines.
Desirable Skills:
- Experience with Python or C++.
- Domain expertise in FX, Rates, or Fixed Income.
- Knowledge of greenfield system design and development.
Why Join Us?
- Work on a transformational, CEO-funded greenfield project.
- Collaborate with some of the industry’s best low-latency engineers.
- Be part of a global, diverse, and high-performing team with a strong emphasis on learning and growth.
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for progression.
Interview Process:
- Initial screening (30-minute discussion).
- Technical assessment, including live coding or technical tests.
- Final team fit interview.