Contract Low Latency Jobs in the UK

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Low Latency Java Developer

Central London, London, England, United Kingdom
Reed
Low Latency Java Developer eFX Algo IT Developer Join our dynamic eFX Algo IT team as a Java Developer, focusing on low-latency systems. This high-profile role involves developing pricing, hedging, and low-latency order and price distribution systems for the eFX desk. You will be part of a team that includes both … Java and C# developers working on server-side and UI components. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven experience in Java development, specifically in low-latency environments. Strong understanding of FX or similar low-latency trading systems. Experience in front office environments, preferably with exposure to algo trading. Familiarity with connectivity, market data, core pricing, and hedging strategies. Knowledge … and the ability to adapt to new technologies. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams Day-to-day of the role: Develop and maintain low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, market connectivity, and associated services. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Project Managers, and QA teams to estimate, plan, and execute development tasks. Engage More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £850 - £915 per day, Inc benefits
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C++ Developer – FX eTrading

London, United Kingdom
Ascendion
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and skilled C++ Developer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering critical low-latency front-office pricing and trading solutions that support Global Markets businesses. This role requires strong backend development expertise and the ability to work in high-performance, real-time environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop … and maintain server-side solutions in C++ for front-office trading systems. Ensure high performance and low-latency delivery of pricing and trading functionalities. Collaborate with other teams to implement robust, scalable, and efficient solutions. Required Skills and Experience: Minimum 6+ years of server-side development experience in C++, preferably on Linux/UNIX platforms. Strong understanding of … C++ Standard Template Library (STL), data structures, and multi-threading. Proven experience in using design patterns and a strong grasp of software design principles. Experience working with low-latency/high-throughput messaging platforms. Familiarity with FIX API for exchange and venue connectivity is desirable. Exposure to relational and time series databases and proficiency in SQL/Q More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Contract
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Web / Network Infrastructure Engineer - F5 / low-latency

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Harvey Nash
Web/Network Infrastructure Engineer - F5, Low Latency sought by leading investment bank based in Canary Wharf. **Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on site** Role Overview This position sits within the Enterprise Computing team, which is responsible for the delivery infrastructure that supports thousands of applications used by both internal and external clients. The role focuses on More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £750 - £850 per day
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Algo Trading Java Developer

Bromley, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates About Us The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £800 - £900/day
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Algo Trading Java Developer

Bromley, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Pontoon
site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate or Salary is available for suitable candidates About Us The ETT team is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions for low touch, low latency trading. Our focus on FIX connectivity, smart order routing, and algorithmic trading ensures our systems perform at the highest level to meet the demands More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £800 - £900 per day
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Python Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Lorien
achieves on a daily basis. · Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python code · Rapidly prototyping solutions to quickly prove/disprove new concepts · Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications · Work directly with Risk analysts and Product owners to turn functional requirements into efficient and maintainable code · Ensure the best possible performance More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Java Developer

Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall Associates Limited
design and build high-performance tooling using Java and Python, enabling scalable, automated infrastructure delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on projects involving Infrastructure as Code, ultra-low-latency systems, and cloud-like hosting services. What You'll Do: Develop new features and tooling in Java and Python to support a global infrastructure platform Automate provisioning More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Work From Home
Rate: £400 - £480 per day
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Middleware Engineer

London, United Kingdom
Pontoon
in the financial industry is a plus, but a strong eagerness to learn is just as valuable! What You'll Do: Implement new functionalities in a distributed, high-volume, low-latency, multi-threaded event processing platform using core Java technologies within a Linux/Unix environment. Engage in all aspects of the development lifecycle: from requirements discussions and More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Algo Trading Java Developer

United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO) Solid understanding of multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: GBP Annual
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Algo Trading Java Developer

South London, London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO) Solid understanding of multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Algo Trading Java Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Adecco
lifecycle: requirements gathering, coding, unit testing, code reviews, and second-line support Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in core Java APIs (collections, concurrency, NIO) Solid understanding of multithreaded systems , low-latency I/O , and Java garbage collection Familiarity with design patterns (Observer, Factory, Singleton) Proven experience in front office system architecture , particularly within algorithmic trading Business knowledge More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Senior KDB Developer

Central London, London, England, United Kingdom
Reed
Qualifications: Higher Education (Degree or equivalent) in computer science, maths, physics, or engineering. A postgraduate degree in a related field is desirable. Extensive experience in KDB developments, particularly in low latency environments and performance monitoring. Proficient in UNIX/Linux OS and familiar with software delivery processes and methodologies. Experience with the TorQ framework for KDB+, qspec, and More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £900 - £1,025 per day, Inc benefits
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Senior C++ Developer x 2

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
C++ developer. What you'll need to succeed Extensive C++ development experience within financial services/investment banking - mandatory Good understanding of market or credit risk. Good experience with low-latency application development. Strong understanding of system architecture and design. BS/MS in computer science, engineering or similar. What you'll get in return Initial contract until More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £750 - £820 per day
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Python Developer

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
McGregor Boyall
a global financial services leader at the forefront of electronic trading infrastructure. They are looking for a skilled Python Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge automation tools powering low-latency trading systems. This is a Senior engineering role within a high-impact team shaping infrastructure for global markets. What You'll Do Design, build, and maintain automation More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £700 per day
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Technical Consultant

London, United Kingdom
Damia Group Ltd
relationships with key technical stakeholders and management. Understanding the customer business. Understanding how our Product or Solution achieves business benefit. Contribute to the design and architecture of high-availability, low latency systems. Develop against shared codebases. Integrate features within the wider system. Peer review code and documentation. End-to-end automated and manual testing. Planning and execution of More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
Rate: £550 - £640/day
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C++ Developer

South East, United Kingdom
Teksystems
on curve collaboration and contribution through different systems. The individual must have the below skills: Strong C++ Knowledge of Unix and Linux operating systems. Proven experience working in a low-latency environment Job Title: C++ Developer Location: London, UK Rate/Salary: 700.00 - 750.00 GBP Daily Job Type: Contract Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Senior AWS Security Architect

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Robert Half
VPC design , and Direct Connect Proven ability to represent clients in direct collaboration with AWS as a supplier, providing independent security assurance Preferred: AWS experience in high-performance or low-latency/trading solutions Exposure to AWS Outposts design and security Additional Info: Full financial and criminal checks will be conducted - CCJs or undeclared issues may lead to More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £685 per day
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Messaging Middleware Support Engineer - Electronic Trading

London, United Kingdom
Pontoon
Implement best practises for configuring and deploying AMPS instances or similar technologies. optimise existing solutions and architectures for efficiency. Contribute to the design of resilient messaging architectures tailored for low latency/high throughput scenarios. Ensure a solid understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, SSH, and SFTP. Why Join Us? Work in a More ❯
Employment Type: Contract
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Messaging Middleware Support Engineer - Electronic Trading

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Pontoon
Implement best practises for configuring and deploying AMPS instances or similar technologies. optimise existing solutions and architectures for efficiency. Contribute to the design of resilient messaging architectures tailored for low latency/high throughput scenarios. Ensure a solid understanding of protocols such as TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, SSH, and SFTP. Why Join Us? Work in a More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: Salary negotiable
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Network Architect, Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud, Remote

Bristol, Avon, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
General responsibilities: - Design and Architect Hybrid Connectivity. Design and implement robust hybrid network solutions that span physical data centres with cloud platforms e.g. AWS, Azure, to ensure high availability, low latency & secure data flow. Cloud-Native Networking: Support the transition from legacy networking to cloud-native routing thus eliminating reliance on traditional appliances. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - promote More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £750 per day
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Network Architect, Hybrid Data Centre & Cloud, Remote

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Sanderson
General responsibilities: - Design and Architect Hybrid Connectivity. Design and implement robust hybrid network solutions that span physical data centres with cloud platforms e.g. AWS, Azure, to ensure high availability, low latency & secure data flow. Cloud-Native Networking: Support the transition from legacy networking to cloud-native routing thus eliminating reliance on traditional appliances. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - promote More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £600 - £750 per day
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L2/L3 Network Engineer (AI Datacentre)

London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Cerco
network environments that power high-density GPU compute clusters, distributed AI workloads, and real-time data processing. This role blends classic networking with the unique demands of high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure found in cutting-edge AI data centres. Key Responsibilities Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 network infrastructure across AI/hyperscale datacentres. Configure More ❯
Employment Type: Contractor
Rate: £450 - £600 per day
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Low Latency
10th Percentile
£475
25th Percentile
£538
Median
£700
75th Percentile
£825
90th Percentile
£913