Senior Java Technical Lead - Low Latency E-Trading (eFX)

The Opportunity We're partnered with a leading global investment bank, seeking a Senior Technical Lead Java Developer to join their front-office eFX Pricing & Platform Team .

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work directly with Quants and Traders to engineer ultra-low-latency trading systems .

You'll combine advanced Java engineering with strategic input into platform architecture, optimisation, and scalability -delivering business-critical solutions used daily in electronic trading.

What You'll Be Working On Designing and building low-latency, multi-threaded Java applications for market making and pricing.

Developing and optimising pricing algorithms, order management, and execution logic .

Engineering algo containers and ultra-low-latency applications using TCP/IP, UDP, and GC tuning.

Driving automation, performance optimisation, scalability, and resilience across platforms.

Leading complex technical initiatives across multiple feature teams.

Partnering closely with front-office stakeholders to deliver impactful trading technology.

What We're Looking For Deep expertise in Java with proven experience in ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems .

Strong background in electronic trading (ideally eFX) with pricing engines, algos, or order management systems.

Skilled in multi-threading, GC tuning, TCP/UDP protocols , and performance optimisation.

Experience with test-driven development, automation frameworks , and Agile/DevOps.

Ability to provide technical leadership and influence architecture/strategy .

What's on Offer £160,000-£180,000 base salary Circa 20% cash/benefits allowance Pension scheme & highly competitive bonus 30 days holiday Hybrid working
- just 2 days per month onsite This is a rare chance to play a hands-on leadership role in front-office trading technology , delivering ultra-low-latency solutions in a high-profile environment.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173