Java Low Latency Developer - International Bank - 50k to 80k

About the position

The company A leading international financial institution with a strong presence in global markets, the company specializes in electronic trading and cutting-edge financial technology. It operates in a highly dynamic environment, delivering innovative solutions to support front-office trading activities while maintaining a strong focus on compliance, performance, and scalability. The team You will join a high-performing eFX technology team responsible for building and maintaining low-latency pricing, hedging, and order distribution systems for a global FX trading desk. The team is composed of experienced engineers working across Java (server-side) and C# (UI), collaborating closely with Front Office, Product Managers, and Infrastructure teams in a fast-paced, agile environment. The role As a Low Latency Java Developer, you will play a key role in designing and developing high-performance trading systems, focusing on pricing, hedging, and market connectivity. This is a hands-on position requiring close interaction with traders and business stakeholders to deliver robust, real-time solutions that directly impact trading performance and P&L. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from prototyping to production support, within a high-frequency, low-latency environment. The requirements Strong expertise in Java development, including: Multithreading Low latency systems Garbage collection optimization Performance monitoring and metrics design Experience building real-time, mission-critical systems Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix environments Familiarity with market protocols (e.g. FIX) Experience with message bus technologies and networking concepts (multicast, packet analysis, etc.) Understanding of low latency design principles and machine sympathy Experience working in Agile / Scrum / Kanban environments Exposure to FX trading systems or similar front-office environments Knowledge of pricing algorithms (spot/forward), ECNs, and trading workflows Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with both technical and business stakeholders Ability to contribute to system design, testing, release cycles, and production support Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related field Nice to have: Experience with FX options Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline Experience in front-office-facing roles The contacts thomas.hardy@unity-partners.com

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