IT & Digital

Java Developer - Market Connectivity - Equities (Contract)

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    IT & Digital

  • Job type:

    Contract

  • Salary:

    £900 - £1100 per day

  • Contact email:

    hhorton@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    CSJ/HH/.2305_1747990911

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Senior Java Developer - Market Connectivity - Equities (Contract)
Location: London (Hybrid)

A leading investment bank is seeking a senior Java engineer to join its Equities Connectivity team on a contract basis. This is a key role supporting a critical platform that connects to external trading venues and market data providers.

What You'll Do:

  • Build and enhance systems for real-time market connectivity

  • Work on low-latency infrastructure and high-performance messaging

  • Contribute to ongoing platform upgrades and modernisation

  • Help shape the long-term strategy of the connectivity stack

Key Requirements:

  • Strong Core Java, multithreading, and concurrency experience

  • Knowledge of market connectivity protocols (e.g. FIX)

  • Experience in any asset class, equities preferred, but others considered

  • Ability to work independently and contribute to technical direction

This is an opportunity to take real ownership and play a key role in an evolving area of the trading platform.