Senior Low-Latency Java Engineer

Morgan McKinley
Greater London, UK
14 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Java (Programming Language) Application Layers Continuous Integration Memory Management Java Virtual Machine (JVM) Spring Framework Performance Tuning UML Low Latency Event Sourcing Microservices

Job description

We are seeking a top-tier Low-Latency Java Engineer to join a multi-year, mission-critical engagement building next-generation electronic trading platforms. Operating across either Foreign Exchange (FX) or Cash Equities domains, you will architect and build ultra-fast, commercial-grade, event-sourced microservices from the ground up. You will tackle massive scale and deterministic latency, ensuring systems operate flawlessly under severe market volatility., * Engineer extreme-performance, mission-critical Java frameworks based on event-sourcing architectures.

  • Conduct relentless performance assessments, JVM tuning, and system profiling at the OS, JVM, and application layers.
  • Collaborate directly with quantitative and front-office stakeholders, utilizing high EQ to communicate complex architectural decisions clearly.
  • Produce clear diagrammatic documentation and model key system aspects using UML sequence diagrams.

Requirements

  • Mechanical Sympathy: A proven track record of targeted performance tuning, memory management, avoiding GC pauses, and writing zero-allocation code.
  • Proven Commitment: A history of solid tenures (mostly 3+ years), demonstrating you are someone who invests in the mission and makes good long-term decisions.
  • The “X-Factor”: We look for passionate technologists with prestigious previous employers, high-achieving academic records, and a dedication to quality engineering (TDD, CI/CD, observability).

About the company

We are an elite technology consultancy called in by tier-1 financial institutions when engineering precision is absolutely non-negotiable. We are often engaged when other vendors fail, maintaining an exceptionally high bar for technical skill, EQ, productivity, and conscientiousness. We operate on a transparent, high-base compensation model with no variable bonus, designed to attract and retain the market’s top engineering talent.

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