LowLatency Network Engineer page is loaded LowLatency Network Engineer Apply locations London - 62 Buckingham Gate time type Full time posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id REQ-25608 LowLatency Network Engineer We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our latency-critical trading infrastructure team. As part … edge technologies. This role encompasses all aspects of networking, including datacenters, market data, co-location (co-lo), and proximity colocation sites. 3. Principal Responsibilities Senior Engineering Role : Focus on low-latency network technologies with a balanced mix of project work and operations in the low-latency trading environment, including Market Data, Trading, and co-lo design. … to finish, including requirement gathering, design, cost analysis, implementation, and deployment. Innovation Leadership : Lead research and innovation efforts to introduce new network technologies into the firm, including RF technologies, low-latency transport, routing/switching, and compute technologies. Network Configuration and Support : Configure, install, maintain, and support critical network software and hardware components. Research, price out, and implement More ❯
Investment Banking - LowLatency C++ Developer - financial markets/Linux/Scripting/lowlatency/TCP/IP PURPOSE AND SUMMARY We are looking for a C++ developer to be part of the lowlatency development team. The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilizing FPGA … markets/clients Experience with order entry gateway development. Experience with market data Reasonable knowledge of Linux Some Scripting knowledge Interest and some knowledge of principles of developing for lowlatency Relationship Builder Ability to work under pressure to meet targets Understanding of TCP/IP protocol a plus Permanent role - hybrid working - Central London based By applying More ❯
LowLatency Java Developer - FX options - Inside IR35 Central London - Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote 12 months Brief Our client is seeking a LowLatency Java Developer with hands-on experience in FIX protocol integration to join their FX Options technology team. You will play a hands-on role in modernising and optimising … the trading platform, delivering ultra-lowlatency solutions for front-office trading and risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimise, and maintain lowlatency Java-based trading systems Implement and maintain FIX protocol connectivity for FX Options trading Work closely with Quants, Traders, and Risk teams to translate business requirements into high-performance solutions Take ownership of … the end-to-end performance of the platform, including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-lowlatency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer in front-office or More ❯
Senior Java Developer/Low-Latency Developer Central London - Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote Inside IR35 12 months Brief Our client is seeking a LowLatency Java Developer with hands-on experience in FIX protocol integration to join their FX Options technology team. You will play a hands-on role in modernising and … optimising the trading platform , delivering ultra-lowlatency solutions for front-office trading and risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimise, and maintain lowlatency Java-based trading systems Implement and maintain FIX protocol connectivity for FX Options trading Work closely with Quants, Traders, and Risk teams to translate business requirements into high-performance solutions Take ownership … of the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-lowlatency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer in front-office More ❯
Senior Java Developer/Low-Latency Developer Central London - Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote Inside IR35 12 months Brief Our client is seeking a LowLatency Java Developer with hands-on experience in FIX protocol integration to join their FX Options technology team. You will play a hands-on role in modernising and … optimising the trading platform , delivering ultra-lowlatency solutions for front-office trading and risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimise, and maintain lowlatency Java-based trading systems Implement and maintain FIX protocol connectivity for FX Options trading Work closely with Quants, Traders, and Risk teams to translate business requirements into high-performance solutions Take ownership … of the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-lowlatency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer in front-office More ❯
LowLatency Java Developer - FX options - Inside IR35 Central London - Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote 12 months Brief Our client is seeking a LowLatency Java Developer with hands-on experience in FIX protocol integration to join their FX Options technology team. You will play a hands-on role in modernising and optimising … the trading platform , delivering ultra-lowlatency solutions for front-office trading and risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimise, and maintain lowlatency Java-based trading systems Implement and maintain FIX protocol connectivity for FX Options trading Work closely with Quants, Traders, and Risk teams to translate business requirements into high-performance solutions Take ownership of … the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-lowlatency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer in front-office or More ❯
LowLatency Java Developer - FX options - Inside IR35 Central London - Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote 12 months Brief Our client is seeking a LowLatency Java Developer with hands-on experience in FIX protocol integration to join their FX Options technology team. You will play a hands-on role in modernising and optimising … the trading platform , delivering ultra-lowlatency solutions for front-office trading and risk management. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimise, and maintain lowlatency Java-based trading systems Implement and maintain FIX protocol connectivity for FX Options trading Work closely with Quants, Traders, and Risk teams to translate business requirements into high-performance solutions Take ownership of … the end-to-end performance of the platform , including debugging, tuning, and optimising for ultra-lowlatency Ensure adherence to best coding practices and provide technical leadership within the development team Collaborate with cross-functional teams on architecture, design, and deployment of trading solutions Required Skills 5-10 years' experience as a Java Developer in front-office or More ❯
Senior Java LowLatency Algo SME - Java, LowLatency, Equity, London This role requires a very Tech focussed Java LowLatency/Algo Developer who: Has been involved with all aspects of the development life cycle (gathering requirements, developing code, writing unit tests, reviewing patches, performing 2nd level support etc.) Excellent communication skills In … depth understanding of core Java API s (collections, concurrency, NIO etc.) An understanding of and experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with lowlatency I/O. Pease refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we More ❯
Contract Algo Trading Java Developer - eTrading, lowlatency, Java APIs, Multithreading, FIX Our Investment Banking client is looking for an Algo trading Java developer to join the team to work on new initiatives and support for business critical algorithmic trading engines. The team provides innovative solutions for low touch, lowlatency trading, which includes FIX … connectivity, lowlatency market connectivity, smart order routing, algorithmic trading and internal crossing. The requirement is for a core Java developer. The team is working on a number of algorithmic engines that support benchmark algos, smart order routing and internal crossing. The main responsibilities of this role include: Delivery of key functional changes to the ETT strategy engines … depth understanding of core Java API's (collections, concurrency, NIO etc.) Have an understanding of and experience with multithreaded systems, working knowledge of the Java garbage collector, familiar with lowlatency I/O. Understanding of and experience with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton etc.) Development practices - Must be able to use test driven development and be familiar More ❯
LowLatency C++ Engineer | Crypto Trading Powerhouse ?? Up to £185,000 DOE + RSUs + Bonus + Benefits ?? Fully Remote in the UK Want to help shape the future of crypto trading? This is a chance to join one of the world's leading crypto trading platforms and a team known for its cutting-edge low-latency … high-performance, high-ownership environments. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in trading tech, designing and building distributed C++ systems that handle massive throughput with ultra-low latency. If you've honed your craft in a fast-paced, high-frequency environment, this could be your next big move. What they're looking for: Expert-level C++ … experience (ideally in trading, HFT or other low-latency domains) Proven track record building high-performance, highly available distributed systems Strong design and architecture skills Passion for solving complex technical problems in fast-moving markets ?? Tech: Modern C++, HFT principles, low-latency infrastructure, high-volume APIs, highly concurrent systems Trading or crypto experience is a huge More ❯
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Understanding Recruitment
LowLatency C++ Engineer | Crypto Trading Powerhouse ?? £150,000 - £185,000 (DOE) + RSUs + Bonus + Benefits ?? Fully Remote. Must be based in the UK Want to help shape the future of crypto trading? This is a chance to join one of the world's leading crypto trading platforms and a team known for its cutting-edge … low-latency systems and lightning-fast execution speeds. They're looking for engineers who thrive in high-performance, high-ownership environments. You'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in trading tech, designing and building distributed C++ systems that handle massive throughput with ultra-low latency. If you've honed your craft in a fast-paced … high-frequency environment, this could be your next big move. What they're looking for: Expert-level C++ experience (ideally in trading, HFT or other low-latency domains) Proven track record building high-performance, highly available distributed systems Strong design and architecture skills Passion for solving complex technical problems in fast-moving markets ?? Tech: Modern C++, HFT principles More ❯
Java Developer – FX LowLatency Market Making A leading hedge fund with a global presence, specialising in quantitative trading and market making across multiple asset classes is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join their rapidly expanding FX business to help design and build ultra-low-latency trading systems that power their electronic market … and infrastructure teams to deliver software that operates at microsecond latencies, scales globally, and directly contributes to our competitive edge in the markets. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain low-latency, high-throughput trading platforms in Java. Collaborate with quants and traders to translate market making strategies into robust, production-ready code. Optimise code and infrastructure for latency … time-to-market is critical. Skills & Experience Required Expert-level Java development skills with deep knowledge of concurrency, memory management, and the JVM internals. 5+ years of experience building low-latency trading systems (preferably FX, but other asset classes welcome). Proven track record of optimising systems at the microsecond level. Strong knowledge of networking (UDP/TCP More ❯
C++ Quantitative Developer - C+/20 | Linux | Low-Latency | Equities | Python - Permanent Central London | Onsite 5 Days We're seeking experienced C++ Quantitative Developers (Senior & Lead) to design and implement ultra-low-latency trading systems within a fast-paced equities technology environment. Key Skills & Experience: Strong C++ (11/17/20+) with Multithreading & asynchronous programming. … Deep knowledge of Linux internals & networking . Experience with low-latency, Real Time trading systems . Background in equities trading/execution algorithms . Familiarity with Python for quantitative research (desirable). Strong computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OOP). Role Highlights: Develop execution algorithms, order management, connectivity & messaging systems. Collaborate directly with trading teams to optimise … high-performance trading infrastructure. Contribute to automated testing, performance benchmarking, and tooling. Permanent Role - Central London (Onsite 5 Days) Apply Now If you're an experienced C++ developer with low-latency trading expertise, we'd love to hear from you. More ❯
Senior Technical Business Analyst - Financial Banking Candidates will come from highly technical background with a track record of delivering complex, low-level code systems (e.g. C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation and latency management along with Networking (TCP, UDP, multicast) and lowlatency data distribution. Ideally these skills will have been gained in a … LowLatency Financial/Banking/Trading arena with some business knowledge (Equities, Fixed Income, Futures & Options) but candidates from other domains such as Streaming, Telecoms, Defence and Gaming, where latency is a priority will also be considered. Responsibilities and Duties Requirements gathering - Work closely with other product managers, developers and architects to translate business needs into … relationships (both internal and external) at all levels. The appetite and ability to learn in the role is a must. Essential Proven track record of specifying and delivering complex, low-level code systems (e.g. C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation, latency management, concurrency, and integration considerations. Strong knowledge of networking principles (TCP, UDP, multicast) and experience More ❯
London, South East, England, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
eFX Software Engineer (Ultra-LowLatency Java) Hybrid/Remote - London Up to £160,000 + Bonus + Benefits We're supporting a major financial services organisation hiring an eFX Software Engineer to build and optimise ultra-low-latency trading systems used across global FX markets. If you're a high-performance Java engineer who loves … solving complex technical challenges at scale, this is a standout opportunity. What you'll work on: Engineering sub-40μs latency eFX systems with high throughput and fault tolerance Designing real-time pricing, risk and trading components Evolving low-latency Java patterns (lock-free, low-GC, CPU/cache optimisation) Working closely with quants, traders, architects and … senior engineers Influencing technical strategy across distributed, performance-critical systems What we're looking for: Strong experience in low-latency Java within trading, eFX or electronic markets Deep understanding of networking (TCP/UDP/FIX), Linux tuning, performance profiling Background in designing high-performance architectures and distributed systems Strong grasp of FX pricing, risk, and trading workflows More ❯
financial institutions to deliver innovative solutions that drive performance and resilience. We are looking for a highly skilled eFX Java Developer with a strong background in front-office systems, low-latency trading platforms, and real-time market connectivity to join our team. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain low-latency Java applications supporting electronic FX (eFX … collection-aware techniques, multithreading, and fine-tuned system design. Monitor and improve application performance by designing and maintaining appropriate metrics and KPIs. Collaborate with infrastructure teams to ensure ultra-low-latency, high-throughput, and resilient systems. Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and architecture discussions for high-performance systems. Analyse and troubleshoot production issues, including network-level packet … up to date with emerging technologies in FX trading, crypto markets, and distributed systems. Key Skills & Experience Essential: Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, including multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency techniques. Proven front-office experience in FX or e-trading environments. Experience in connectivity, market data, core pricing, and hedging strategies. Deep understanding of FIX protocol and More ❯
fast-paced, high-performance environments? Were partnering with a global investment bank thats building the next generation of its electronic trading platforms powering algorithmic trading, smart order routing, and low-latency execution across global markets. This is a chance to join an elite engineering team shaping the future of trading technology where microseconds matter and innovation directly impacts … to support well-being and balance. The Opportunity Youll join the Equities Cash Technology team a global group of highly skilled engineers and quants who design, build, and optimise low-latency electronic trading systems used across EMEA and beyond. Youll work hands-on with core Java frameworks, enhancing benchmark algo engines, smart order routing systems, and internal crossing … office teams. The Goal Design and deliver enhancements to algorithmic trading engines and supporting frameworks Collaborate with quants and traders to define and deliver trading logic Develop and optimise low-latency, high-throughput Java services Implement test-driven, automation-first development practices Provide mentorship and technical leadership to junior developers Support and troubleshoot live trading environments The Skills More ❯
programme is at an early stage, offering the chance to help shape architecture, performance, and design from the ground up. Join a team of experienced technologists delivering a modern, low-latency trading environment - all while working fully remotely from anywhere in the UK. Why This Role Stands Out * 💻 Fully Remote (UK) - No commute, no relocation - collaborate virtually with … team. * 🕓 12-Month Initial Contract - Long-term engagement with strong potential for extension. * 🚀 Greenfield Build - Influence architecture, design, and key technical decisions from the outset. * ⚙️ High-Performance Systems - Develop low-latency, multi-threaded Java components in a front-office trading environment. The Role As a Senior Java Developer , you'll design, develop, and optimise core components of a … a Java Developer in investment banking * 4+ years' experience working on FX Cash, Options, or E-Trading systems * Strong expertise in: o Core Java/Server-Side Java o Low-latency, multi-threaded programming o SQL and data modelling o Agile object-oriented design principles * Solid knowledge of FX cash products * Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable * Experience More ❯
Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Understanding Recruitment
LowLatency C++ Engineer Crypto Trading Powerhouse £150,000 - £185,000 (DOE) + RSUs + Bonus + Benefits Fully Remote. Must be based in the UK Want to help shape the future of crypto trading? This is a chance to join one of the world's leading crypto trading platforms and a team known for its cutting-edge … low-latency systems and lightning-fast execution speeds click apply for full job details More ❯
We are hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in ultra-low-latency, high-throughput Java systems . This is a role for someone who builds systems that push performance boundaries, not just enterprise-grade services. You'll join a specialist engineering group designing fault-tolerant, sub-40s latency pipelines, shaping architecture decisions and solving … complex technical challenges that require first principles thinking. What You'll Be Working On Designing and optimising high-performance Java services with lock-free, zero-allocation and low-GC approaches. Hardware-aware optimisation including CPU architecture, cache behaviour, kernel tuning, core pinning and memory layouts . Building and improving ultra-low-latency messaging pipelines (Multicast, TCP, IPC … system architecture and performance strategy. Driving technical direction and mentoring senior members of the team. What We're Looking For 10+ years professional engineering experience with core Java in latency-sensitive environments. Strong knowledge of: Ring buffers Off-heap/zero-allocation techniques IPC and high-performance networking Linux kernel optimisation Domain experience in eTrading, market-making, sports betting More ❯
We are hiring an experienced Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in ultra-low-latency, high-throughput Java systems . This is a role for someone who builds systems that push performance boundaries, not just enterprise-grade services. You'll join a specialist engineering group designing fault-tolerant, sub-40μs latency pipelines, shaping architecture decisions and solving … complex technical challenges that require first principles thinking. What You'll Be Working On Designing and optimising high-performance Java services with lock-free, zero-allocation and low-GC approaches. Hardware-aware optimisation including CPU architecture, cache behaviour, kernel tuning, core pinning and memory layouts . Building and improving ultra-low-latency messaging pipelines (Multicast, TCP, IPC … system architecture and performance strategy. Driving technical direction and mentoring senior members of the team. What We're Looking For 10+ years professional engineering experience with core Java in latency-sensitive environments. Strong knowledge of: Ring buffers Off-heap/zero-allocation techniques IPC and high-performance networking Linux kernel optimisation Domain experience in eTrading, market-making, sports betting More ❯
Hedge Fund - Senior C++ Quant Developer - Equities - Linux - Python - Data/Algos/Lowlatency Hedge Fund background essential C++ (Version 11 upwards), Linux, Python (nice to have). Trading systems experience - ideally experience working in the equities space. Ideally the technical has experience with algo implementation. Quantitative Developer - Equities Technology We are in search of a Quantitative … Developer to join our team who is passionate about designing, architecting, and implementing lowlatency C++ systems that are not only robust, resilient, and accurate, but also exceptionally fast. Our team works directly with the firm's central trading teams. By constructing and maintaining this high-performance infrastructure used by these teams, this developer will enable new trading More ❯
united kingdom, united kingdom Hybrid/Remote Options
Keyrock
on the discovery, design, and delivery of trading systems where every microsecond counts. You will be responsible for driving the product strategy for our HFT systems, ensuring sub-millisecond latency and near-perfect uptime, while balancing aggressive performance goals with robust risk management and regulatory compliance. You will act as the crucial link between our elite trading teams and … Business & Commercial teams, Trading & Research teams, And Engineering builders. The position requires a versatile skill set across these three competencies, enabling candidates to tackle research responsibilities with confidence. Outcomes Low-Latency System Leadership: Drive the focus, design, and continuous improvement of HFT systems, ensuring the achievement and maintenance of sub-millisecond latency for critical trading operations. High … opportunities. Stakeholder Nexus: Act as the central communication and management hub between traders, quants, engineers, and other business stakeholders, ensuring focus is maintained on delivering impact and value. Essentials Low-Latency Systems Experience: Demonstrable exposure to the product management or development of low-latency or high-frequency trading systems. Quantitative Acumen: Strong quantitative and analytical skills More ❯
looking for a Head of Development to work within the front office development team that will work on its trading platforms. Examples of projects include building high-capacity OMS, lowlatency EMS platform and market connectivity. This is a rare opportunity to work on engineering an end-to-end in-house built platform supporting global front office business. … The ideal candidate would be motivated by leveraging cutting-edge high throughput, lowlatency technologies to resolve challenges in trading platforms. In effect, someone who will find the correct solution to an engineering problem when left on their own because they like to solve problems well. Domain knowledge on OMS/EMS/Market Connectivity is. At the … with certifications preferred. Proficiency in SQL (Oracle, MS SQL, PostgreSQL), including stored procedures; certifications preferred. Expertise in Linux command-line scripting (bash) and system administration. Hands-on experience developing low-latency, high-throughput Java components. Practical experience building cash equity trading platforms-OMS, EMS, Market Connectivity, Risk, GUI, Middleware, Middle Office. Deep understanding of fundamental computer science concepts. More ❯
+ benefits/Bonus Join a leading financial technology and trading organisation driving innovation in electronic markets. As an eFX Software Engineer, you'll design and deliver high-performance, low-latency trading solutions that underpin mission-critical systems. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology where speed, scalability, and resilience are key. About the … Role Lead the design and development of secure, high-performance eFX systems Define and evolve Java patterns and techniques optimised for ultra-lowlatency (<40s) Architect fault-tolerant, scalable trading systems Influence technical strategy, architecture, and product roadmaps Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver best-in-class E-trading platforms Ensure all solutions meet security, compliance, and performance … standards What You'll Bring Strong experience in software engineering, architecture, and database design Expert-level Java development, including low-GC and lock-free patterns Proven background in FX trading systems, pricing, and risk management Deep understanding of CPU architecture, cache optimisation, and Linux performance tuning Expertise in networking and messaging (TCP, UDP, Multicast, FIX) Knowledge of quantitative instruments More ❯