Java Low level/ Low latency Engineer

Senior Java Engineer

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.
- Low-Level Systems | High-Performance Architecture | Hybrid London I'm working with a leading financial technology organisation building ultra-low latency systems at scale, and we're looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a strong grounding in low-level systems programming .

This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre team of engineers working on the number one tech product in the business, pushing the boundaries of performance and reliability in a demanding, mission-critical environment.

The systems you'll help build operate in the microsecond range and demand deep OS, networking, and concurrency knowledge .

?? What You'll Be Working On: Designing and developing low-latency, high-throughput microservices in Java Building and refining core components of a proprietary event-driven framework Working closely with architects, FPGA and infrastructure engineers to optimise performance across the stack Developing systems with a focus on resilience, fault-tolerance, and scalability Driving performance improvements with hardware-aware optimisations and kernel-bypass techniques ?? What We're Looking For: Deep understanding of systems-level programming (Java and/or Rust, C, C++) Experience with manual memory management , concurrency , and multithreading Familiarity with Linux internals , system calls, and networking Bonus points for experience with: Kernel bypass (Solarflare, DPDK) Building custom allocators or working in no_std environments Prior work in trading, real-time systems , or performance-sensitive environments (previous finance experience not crucial) ?? Tech Stack Highlights: Java, Rust, Linux, GitHub, CI/CD (CircleCI), Docker, TCP/UDP, Playwright (some teams), OpenOnload, AWS ?? The Offer: Base salary up to ~£130,000 depending on experience Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in a London office Excellent benefits: pension, medical, 27 days leave, bonus ?? Why This Role: This is a career-defining opportunity to work on some of the most cutting-edge low-latency systems in the industry.

You'll be part of a team that values technical depth , innovation , and clean engineering , all while working on systems where every microsecond counts .

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173
Company
MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Location
Crofton Park, Greater London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
Company
MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Location
Crofton Park, Greater London, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted