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# Senior Rust Software Engineer

- **Company:** Provn Talent Solutions Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Linux, Distributed Systems, High-Frequency Trading, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, System Programming, Concurrency, Backend, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Asynchronous Programming, Docker
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/senior-rust-software-engineer/45324351

## About the Role

engineering Experience building low-latency or high-performance distributed systems Strong knowledge of Linux, concurrency and asynchronous programming Excellent understanding of software design, algorithms and performance optimisation Desirable High Frequency Trading (HFT), Electronic Trading or Capital Markets experience Experience with networking or exchange connectivity Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes or AWS Python or C++ Why Apply? Join one of the industry's leading engineering teams Build software where performance directly impacts trading outcomes Work with modern Rust technologies on large-scale distributed systems Highly competitive salary, bonus and outstanding career progression Provn Talent Solutions Ltd is operating as an employment agency under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Your application will be handled in line with our Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

Provn are partnered with a global financial-markets firm serving institutional clients looking to hire a Senior Rust Software Engineer to join their Core Trading Engineering team.This is an opportunity to build low-latency, high-performance trading systems using Rust in one of the most technically challenging engineering environments. You'll work alongside experienced software engineers and quantitative teams to develop the distributed systems that power global electronic trading. Key Responsibilities Design, build and optimise high-performance Rust applications Develop low-latency trading infrastructure and backend services Build scalable distributed systems running in Linux environments Work closely with quantitative developers and trading teams to deliver business-critical software Drive performance optimisation, reliability and engineering best practices Skills & Experience Commercial experience developing software in Rust Strong background in systems programming and backend


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