13 of 13 Contract Low Latency Jobs in the UK

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 ❯

Job Title: Application Services Engineer - Trading - Low Latency Location: London - 3 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: Up to £500 per day INSIDE IR35 Start Date: 18/10/2025 Job Type: Contract Job Responsibilities/Objectives You will be a member of the team that is responsible for the support and management of … and sometimes out of hours. In addition to business as usual activity there are a great number of infrastructure projects and tasks that must be completed. Deliver and support low latency connectivity and monitoring solutions for the Global Markets business, aligned with front-office trading and regulatory needs. Apply SRE principles to improve availability, latency, performance, and … Champion continuous improvement and innovation, driving technology adoption in monitoring, resiliency, and incident response tooling. Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong background in low latency network engineering, including TCP/IP, multicast, traffic shaping, and performance analysis. Proven experience with packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Corvil/PICO); ability to More ❯

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 ❯

This role is pivotal in enhancing our pricing systems for Rates, FX, Credit, and Equities, ensuring we remain at the forefront of market technology. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain low-latency pricing applications that support trading activities across various asset classes. Collaborate closely with traders and quantitative analysts to understand pricing requirements and implement effective solutions. Conduct in … with knowledge of interest rate swaps, bonds and futures Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies for Rates, FX, Credit, and Equities. Proficiency in Java and C++ with a focus on low-latency application development. Solid understanding of data analytics and the ability to interpret complex datasets. Experience working on a trading floor, with a thorough understanding of trading processes More ❯

out of hours. In addition to business as usual activity there are a great number of infrastructure projects and tasks that must be completed. Role Description Deliver and support low latency connectivity and monitoring solutions for the Global Markets business, aligned with front-office trading and regulatory needs. Apply SRE principles to improve availability, latency, performance, and … new connectivity solutions, ensuring readiness for production deployment. Produce operational and performance KPIs, SLO/SLI metrics, and executive summaries to support senior decision-making. Requirements Strong background in low latency network engineering, including TCP/IP, multicast, traffic shaping, and performance analysis. Proven experience with packet capture and analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, Corvil/PICO); ability to More ❯

Sofware Engineer, on a long term contract, working for a major finance company, inside IR35 and fully remote. The key skills required for this Software Engineer role are below. Low latency FX Matching Java C++ (desirable) trading (desirable) SQL Gradle If you do have the relevant experience for this remote Software Engineer position, please do apply. More ❯

Sofware Engineer, on a long term contract, working for a major finance company, inside IR35 and fully remote. The key skills required for this Software Engineer role are below. Low latency FX Matching Java C++ (desirable) trading (desirable) SQL Gradle If you do have the relevant experience for this remote Software Engineer position, please do apply. More ❯

with key technical stakeholders and management. Understanding the customer business. Understanding how our clients 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 ❯

in addition to focusing on their own tasks. Strong prior experience within KDB Prior experience of KDB within a financial markets environment, ideally within Fixed income (including bonds). Low Latency experience would also be another massive plus Comfortable working in environment which has high-frequency of demands Interview process X2 technical interviews 1st interview technical individuals in More ❯

5+ years of coding experience in multi-cast messaging (Solace/RV) 5+ years of coding with relational DB (SQL Server, Sybase, Oracle) 5+ years of technical design of low latency trading application services 3+ years of build tools (Maven, Jenkins, Nexus) Coding with FIX protocol, ION API is a strong plus 5+ years of design and coding More ❯

secure REST APIs for functionalities such as SIP authentication, call control, and real-time data interactions. Real-Time Communication Integration: Implement and maintain robust SIP/TLS integrations, ensuring low latency and secure communications within a safety-critical environment. Data & State Management: Design and manage schemas in cloud databases, ensuring efficient data transactions and real-time state management. More ❯

secure REST APIs for functionalities such as SIP authentication, call control, and real-time data interactions. Real-Time Communication Integration: Implement and maintain robust SIP/TLS integrations, ensuring low latency and secure communications within a safety-critical environment. Data & State Management: Design and manage schemas in cloud databases, ensuring efficient data transactions and real-time state management. More ❯

implement, & optimise transmission networks (SDH, DWDM, OTN, IP/MPLS) to support high-capacity voice & data services Plan & deliver transport solutions for access, aggregation, & core layers, ensuring scalability, redundancy, & low latency Perform network integration, acceptance testing, & troubleshooting across multi-vendor transmission & optical platforms Monitor, analyse, & optimise network performance using NMS/OSS tools to maintain SLA & QoS targets More ❯