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 ❯
We have a new Contract Senior Java Developer position available with a European Investment Bank, to work on e-FX Front-Office Algo Trading projects. This is a LowLatency, Java, Algo, FX, multithreading developer role (not really web). London based, Hybrid working. 12 months initial assignment. The job: IT LowLatency e-FX Java … per day to the Umbrella Company London Liverpool St location Hybrid working (x3 days on site x2 days working from home pw) This is an e-FX IT LowLatency Java Developer position working for the e-FX Desk where the team develops the pricing, hedging and lowlatency order and price distribution team systems. Regards … to LowLatency development, we need specific experience achieving lowlatency in the microseconds, and have practical experience on not just software but an appreciation of hardware the software runs as well. We need someone who can show optimizing and tuning on Low Latency. What you will need: Tenure as a Senior Java Developer Significant More ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hawksworth
We have a new Contract Senior Java Developer position available with a European Investment Bank, to work on e-FX Front-Office Algo Trading projects. This is a LowLatency, Java, Algo, FX, multithreading developer role (not really web). London based, Hybrid working. 12 months initial assignment. The job: IT LowLatency e-FX Java … per day to the Umbrella Company London Liverpool St location Hybrid working (x3 days on site x2 days working from home pw) This is an e-FX IT LowLatency Java Developer position working for the e-FX Desk where the team develops the pricing, hedging and lowlatency order and price distribution team systems. Regards … to LowLatency development, we need specific experience achieving lowlatency in the microseconds, and have practical experience on not just software but an appreciation of hardware the software runs as well. We need someone who can show optimizing and tuning on Low Latency. What you will need: Tenure as a Senior Java Developer Significant 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 ❯
City of London, London, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Quanteam UK
Job: Senior eFX Java Developer - LowLatency London, UK Hybrid working – 3 days on-site Full Time Overview This is a high-profile role working on the eFX Algo IT team. The team develops the pricing, hedging and lowlatency order and price distribution team systems for the eFX desk. The team consists of Java and … C# developers, developing server-side and UI components, respectively. This role is specifically a low-latency Java role, encompassing pricing work, hedging work, market connectivity work and associated services around that. It is a hands-on development role. As a team member, you would also be expected to contribute towards estimation and the ability to work with functions … trading technology-focused role, an awareness of compliance issues and a willingness work within Credit Agricole's compliance culture is a base level requirement. Knowledge of FX or similar lowlatency trading systems is required. A high technical development ability in Java is also required. Familiarity with at least one delivery technique such as Agile, SCRUM, Kanban and More ❯
Job: Senior eFX Java Developer - LowLatency London, UK Hybrid working – 3 days on-site Full Time Overview This is a high-profile role working on the eFX Algo IT team. The team develops the pricing, hedging and lowlatency order and price distribution team systems for the eFX desk. The team consists of Java and … C# developers, developing server-side and UI components, respectively. This role is specifically a low-latency Java role, encompassing pricing work, hedging work, market connectivity work and associated services around that. It is a hands-on development role. As a team member, you would also be expected to contribute towards estimation and the ability to work with functions … trading technology-focused role, an awareness of compliance issues and a willingness work within Credit Agricole's compliance culture is a base level requirement. Knowledge of FX or similar lowlatency trading systems is required. A high technical development ability in Java is also required. Familiarity with at least one delivery technique such as Agile, SCRUM, Kanban and More ❯
Senior C++ Developer – Low-Latency Systems Location: London, UK Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Company: [Confidential – Global FinTech/Trading Technology Firm] About the Company Our client is a leading provider of advanced technology, liquidity, and execution services within global financial markets. The firm delivers high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure to institutional clients worldwide … performance trading and pricing systems. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a key role in defining the architecture, performance, and reliability of the firm’s next-generation low-latency trading platform. You will collaborate closely with senior developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure systems operate at microsecond-level performance with exceptional scalability and stability in … demanding market conditions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications for real-time market data processing, pricing, and trade execution. Optimise existing codebases for latency, throughput, and reliability. Contribute to the architecture and design of new low-latency components and APIs. Collaborate with senior engineering leadership on technical strategy and system design. Profile, benchmark More ❯
Senior C++ Developer – Low-Latency Systems Location: London, UK Reports to: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Company: [Confidential – Global FinTech/Trading Technology Firm] About the Company Our client is a leading provider of advanced technology, liquidity, and execution services within global financial markets. The firm delivers high-performance, low-latency trading infrastructure to institutional clients worldwide … performance trading and pricing systems. Reporting directly to the CTO, you will play a key role in defining the architecture, performance, and reliability of the firm’s next-generation low-latency trading platform. You will collaborate closely with senior developers, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure systems operate at microsecond-level performance with exceptional scalability and stability in … demanding market conditions. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance C++ applications for real-time market data processing, pricing, and trade execution. Optimise existing codebases for latency, throughput, and reliability. Contribute to the architecture and design of new low-latency components and APIs. Collaborate with senior engineering leadership on technical strategy and system design. Profile, benchmark More ❯
and technology, focused on delivering high-performance Java systems for pricing and electronic execution across the bank's global Rates business. The Role You will design, build, and optimise low-latency Java components supporting real-time pricing, algorithmic execution, and market connectivity . Working closely with quants and traders , you'll transform quantitative models and execution logic into … robust, production-grade trading applications. The role requires deep technical expertise and an interest in market microstructure and electronic execution dynamics. Key Responsibilities Engineer low-latency, multithreaded Java applications powering Rates pricing and execution. Partner with quants to integrate and enhance pricing models and execution algorithms . Develop and tune smart order routers, auto-quoting, and market-making … components. Profile and optimise Java systems for throughput, GC efficiency, and predictable latency . Implement real-time monitoring, logging, and performance diagnostics . Collaborate across technology and trading teams to continuously refine execution performance and market response . Candidate Profile Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics , or a related quantitative field. 10+ years' experience in Java development for lowMore ❯
Senior Java Developer | LowLatency | London Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy known for solving some of the most demanding performance challenges across financial markets and technology. Their teams design, build, and optimise high-throughput, low-latency systems used by global institutions where reliability and speed are critical. They are now looking for exceptional Java … Engineers with proven experience in building high-performance, low-latency systems . This role involves working on complex, business-critical projects where every microsecond matters . You’ll join a highly technical team known for solving tough engineering challenges and delivering efficient, elegant solutions across banking, trading, and financial technology environments. 📍Location : Primarily Remote, with travel to London … ideas and innovations to improve architecture and speed. Quantify and document measurable performance improvements. Requirements : Degree-level education (or equivalent experience). A strong and proven track record developing low-latency, high-throughput systems on JVM. Understanding of JVM internals (GC, threading, concurrency, locking). Commercial experience with high-performance Java systems . Ability to communicate effectively with More ❯
Senior Java Developer | LowLatency | London Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy known for solving some of the most demanding performance challenges across financial markets and technology. Their teams design, build, and optimise high-throughput, low-latency systems used by global institutions where reliability and speed are critical. They are now looking for exceptional Java … Engineers with proven experience in building high-performance, low-latency systems . This role involves working on complex, business-critical projects where every microsecond matters . You’ll join a highly technical team known for solving tough engineering challenges and delivering efficient, elegant solutions across banking, trading, and financial technology environments. 📍Location : Primarily Remote, with travel to London … ideas and innovations to improve architecture and speed. Quantify and document measurable performance improvements. Requirements : Degree-level education (or equivalent experience). A strong and proven track record developing low-latency, high-throughput systems on JVM. Understanding of JVM internals (GC, threading, concurrency, locking). Commercial experience with high-performance Java systems . Ability to communicate effectively with 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 ❯
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 ❯
Greater London, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Hunter Bond
C++ Engineer – Ultra-Low-Latency Systems 📍 Location: London (Hybrid) 💷 Compensation: Up to £180,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits 💻 Experience: 1+ Year(s) 🚀 The Opportunity Are you passionate about speed, precision, and systems-level engineering ? Join a leading buy-side firm as a C++ Engineer , building ultra-low-latency trading platforms that operate at the microsecond … bleeding edge of technology, tackling complex challenges across live trading systems that demand maximum performance, reliability, and scalability. 🔧 What You’ll Be Working On 🛠 Designing and optimizing ultra-fast, low-latency trading infrastructure 🧬 Fine-tuning performance at the CPU, cache, and memory levels 📈 Engineering high-performance data structures and algorithms 🧩 Diagnosing and resolving bottlenecks throughout the software and … with a performance-first mindset 🧠 Deep understanding of computer architecture , CPU internals, and memory hierarchy 🔄 Hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency , and scalable system design ⚙️ Background in low-latency, real-time, or trading systems is a strong plus 🌟 Why Join 🎯 Immediate Impact: Your code directly drives global trading performance 🧪 Innovation-Driven Environment: Work on advanced optimization and 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 ❯
Ultra-LowLatency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-LowLatency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems … operating at global scale. They're seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world … conditions Collaborate with hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and More ❯
Ultra-LowLatency C++ Engineer | High-Frequency Trading Salary: £150k-£225k Total compensation: £250k-500k depending on performance and seniority A leading quant/systematic trading firm have multiple headcount for Ultra-LowLatency C++ Engineers to join their High-Frequency Trading team in London. The teams focus is building ultra-low-latency systems … operating at global scale. They're seeking experienced C++ engineers passionate about performance optimization and elegant system design where nanoseconds matter! What You'll Do: Design and optimize latency-critical C++ systems across trading, market data, and infrastructure components Performance engineering at every layer: CPU, cache, memory, and network Profile, benchmark, and fine-tune system behaviour under real-world … conditions Collaborate with hardware and FPGA engineers on end-to-end architecture design Kernel-level optimization and low-level systems tuning Required: 5+ years developing performance-critical C++ applications (modern C++ standards) Strong systems programming and low-level understanding Expertise in Linux internals, kernel tuning, and low-level profiling tools Genuine curiosity about hardware behaviour, networking, and More ❯
Location: London, UK Domain Focus: High-Frequency Trading (HFT), Ultra-LowLatency Trading Systems Experience: 4+ years in C++ development in a low-latency/HFT environment. International Talent: Yes, international applicants are encouraged. Can your C++ expertise engineer the next wave of ultra-lowlatency performance across global markets? We’re exploring opportunities … developers to architect and optimise performance-critical C++ systems for high-frequency trading in a global financial centre. Career Path, Projects And Performance: Consistent track record of reducing system latency on performance-critical components in a high-frequency trading environment. Successful design and deployment of multi-threaded, distributed trading infrastructure with an emphasis on system reliability and resilience. Quantifiable … achievements in optimising kernel-level performance and efficient resource management for low-latency execution. Proven history of collaborating with global research and trading teams to enable and accelerate new alpha-generating strategies. Professional And Technical Prowess: Expertise in modern C++ (17/20), with deep knowledge of low-level memory and CPU optimisation techniques. Profound understanding of More ❯
C++ LowLatency Developer | Buy-Side | Relocation to APAC - Singapore/HK A leading buy-side firm is seeking a C++ LowLatency Developer to join its fast-paced trading environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing high-performance systems within financial markets and a passion for optimization and low-level engineering. Key … Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize low-latency C++ systems for trading applications. Collaborate with quantitative and infrastructure teams to improve performance and stability. Contribute to system architecture and scalability across global trading platforms. Maintain high coding standards, ensuring reliability and speed in production systems. Requirements 3+ years of professional experience in C++ development. Proven background in low-latency systems within financial services. Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and performance tuning. Experience in multi-threading, network programming, and Linux environments. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Open to relocation to APAC (support provided for candidates from Europe/UK ). If you are interested in this exciting opportunity or would like to explore More ❯
Scratch : You’ll have the autonomy to create an entire trading platform from the ground up, leveraging the firm’s core infrastructure while optimizing system performance for high-frequency, low-latency trading. Work with a Humble Leader : You’ll work closely with a brilliant PM who has a strong technical background (from reinforcement learning strategies to low-latency C++ coding) and a pragmatic, collaborative approach. This is someone who’s not only mastered complex trading strategies but is also focused on building a team that thrives on open communication and shared success. Exciting, Startup Vibe – Without the Risk : This is a rare blend of startup excitement backed by the stability of a firm with a … long track record of success in the global trading space. With multiple established offices around the world, the firm is known for its cutting-edge technology and a low attrition rate . No Tech Tests – Just Real Conversations : The process is designed to be a two-way street, with no leetcodes or timed tests. You’ll start with an More ❯
Scratch : You’ll have the autonomy to create an entire trading platform from the ground up, leveraging the firm’s core infrastructure while optimizing system performance for high-frequency, low-latency trading. Work with a Humble Leader : You’ll work closely with a brilliant PM who has a strong technical background (from reinforcement learning strategies to low-latency C++ coding) and a pragmatic, collaborative approach. This is someone who’s not only mastered complex trading strategies but is also focused on building a team that thrives on open communication and shared success. Exciting, Startup Vibe – Without the Risk : This is a rare blend of startup excitement backed by the stability of a firm with a … long track record of success in the global trading space. With multiple established offices around the world, the firm is known for its cutting-edge technology and a low attrition rate . No Tech Tests – Just Real Conversations : The process is designed to be a two-way street, with no leetcodes or timed tests. You’ll start with an More ❯
Bitvavo Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Senior Software Engineer - LowLatency Bitvavo launched its digital assets trading platform in 2018, bridging the gap between traditional currencies and digital assets. By offering transparent fees, a wide range of assets, and an easy to use platform, Bitvavo is making the currency of the future accessible to everyone. In two years' time … people who can help make digital assets available for everyone. We are expanding our core backend teams to drive innovation with a focus on designing and implementing cutting edge lowlatency services, enabling a seamless customer experience. What You'll Be Doing Collaborate with the Engineering Manager, Staff Engineer, and the team to craft highly performant, lowlatency, and high throughput services. Dive into technical challenges, building solutions to guarantee peak performance across our systems with a focus on measurements and benchmarking. Actively participate in pivotal decisions on technology stacks and architecture. Participate in operational rotations to resolve incidents in our production environment. What We Look For 5+ years of development experience. Firm understanding of More ❯
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-lowlatency 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 … 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 More ❯