Job title: AVP - Java Developer - London
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: London
Job published: 17-01-2025
Job ID: 61999

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:

  1. Initial screening (30-minute discussion).
  2. Technical assessment, including live coding or technical tests.
  3. Final team fit interview.