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# Lead Java Developer | Low Latency Trading | London City

- **Company:** SGI
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Low Latency
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815179281-lead-java-developer--low-latency-trading--london-city

## About the Role

We are looking for exceptional Java Engineers with proven experience in building high-performance, low-latency systems. This role involves working on complex, business-critical projects where every microsecond matters
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## Description

Lead Java Developer | Low Latency Trading | London City

Our client is a specialist engineering consultancy known for solving some of the most demanding performance challenges across financial markets and technology. Their teams design, build, and optimise high-throughput, low-latency systems used by global institutions where reliability and speed are critical.

We are looking for exceptional Java Engineers with proven experience in building high-performance, low-latency systems. This role involves working on complex, business-critical projects where every microsecond matters


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