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# Technical Lead Java Low Latency Engineer FX eTrading

- **Company:** The Borough
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Profiling, Concurrent Computing, Linux, Distributed Systems, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Performance Tuning, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Microservices
- **Published:** August 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/44323384/

## About the Role

+ Bonus + PackageLondonPermanentI'm working with a leading global investment bank looking to hire an exceptional Technical Lead Java Engineer to help build the next generation of ultra-low latency FX eTrading and pricing platforms.This is a genuine Front Office engineering opportunity, partnering directly with FX Traders, Quants and Quant Developers to design and optimise mission-critical electronic trading systems where every microsecond matters.We're looking for engineers who thrive on solving complex performance problems and have a passion for building world-class low latency trading technology.Key experience sought: Core Java (Java 17+/21 preferred) Ultra-Low Latency Java development FX eTrading & Electronic Market Making FX Spot, Forwards, NDFs and FX Options experience Real-time Pricing & Matching Engines Low Latency Market Data Platforms JVM Tuning & Garbage Collection optimisation High-performance Concurrent Programming Lock-free algorithms & Disruptor-style architectures
Microsecond/Millisecond latency optimisation Performance Profiling, Benchmarking & Capacity Planning Linux Performance Engineering Aeron, Kafka, Solace or other high-performance messaging frameworks High-throughput Distributed Systems Event-driven & Microservices ArchitecturesWhat you'll be doingDesigning and developing next-generation FX pricing and eTrading platformsDriving latency improvements across the full trading stackWorking directly alongside Front Office Trading and Quant teamsLeading technical design and engineering best practiceModernising critical trading infrastructure used globallySolving complex performance bottlenecks across distributed systemsThis is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the cutting edge of Java performance engineering, where technology has a direct impact on trading revenue and execution quality.Previous Front Office investment banking experience within FX is essential, particularly across FX eTrading, Pricing, Market Making or
Low Latency Trading Systems.ð If you're interested in learning more, or know someone who could be a great fit, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.



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