IT & Digital

Low-Latency Java Developer - Front Office FX eTrading

  • Location:

    City of London

  • Sector:

    IT & Digital

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £120000 - £150000 per annum + + Benefits and Bonus

  • Contact email:

    hhorton@vertuspartners.com

  • Job ref:

    JLL/HH/2010_1760979719

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

We're working with a leading global investment bank expanding its Front Office FX eTrading team. This is a greenfield build of a next-generation trading platform that is performance-critical, front-office facing, and built for scale and speed.

You'll be joining a team of exceptional technologists delivering cutting-edge solutions across FX Spot, Forwards, and Pricing, with exposure to Rates and Cross-Asset projects further down the line.



Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop ultra-low latency Java systems for electronic FX trading.

  • Work closely with traders and quants to deliver performant pricing and hedging solutions.

  • Lead components of system re-architecture and optimisation projects.

  • Take ownership of end-to-end performance, from network to JVM tuning.

  • Contribute to a high-performing, globally distributed engineering team.



Technical Environment

  • Core Java, Aeron, lock-free / concurrent programming

  • High-performance messaging, distributed systems, and low-latency design

  • Real-time pricing, RFQ, and automated hedging systems



What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience designing or building low-latency trading systems (FX or other asset classes).

  • Deep understanding of Java performance tuning, GC optimisation, and threading models.

  • Ability to discuss design decisions and architecture in depth.

  • Front-office experience and a strong understanding of electronic trading workflows.



Why Apply?

  • Greenfield build, real technical ownership and impact.

  • Highly technical front-office role with direct business interaction.

  • Competitive package up to £150k base + bonus + benefits.