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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP, Trading Systems Developer - **Company:** Galaxy Digital - **Location:** UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Application Layers, C++ (Programming Language), Encodings, Network Congestion, Distributed Systems, Memory Management, Fault Tolerance, Network Layer, Linux Kernel, Automation of Marketing, Multicasting, Networking Basics, Routing, Performance Tuning, Remote Direct Memory Access, Software Engineering, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Multithreading, System Availability, Concurrency, Build Management, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Docker - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/vp-trading-systems-developer-galaxy-digital-services-7938009 ## About the Role * Excellent core Java skills * Extensive experience of Java Application and Garbage Collection optimization * Exceptional knowledge of concurrency and multithreaded programming * Experience of developing low latency pricing and trading systems * Knowledge of low latency messaging (e.g. Aeron, 29West) * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/UDP, multicast, routing, switching, congestion control) and use of kernel bypass technologies (e.g., DPDK, Solarflare/OpenOnload, RDMA). * Familiarity with Linux internals, to include scheduling, memory management, and performance tuning. Bonus Points: * eFX development experience in a low latency, zero GC environment * Knowledge of institutional encodings (FIX, SBE) * Fault tolerant, high availability, distributed computing * Docker / Kubernetes / AWS ## Description We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be. * Seek Excellence. * Be Selective To Be Effective. * Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled. * Disagree Transparently. * Encourage Independent Decision-Making. * Build Dream Teams. Who You Are: This role sits at the intersection of software engineering and infrastructure, with a primary objective of minimizing latency, maximizing throughput, and ensuring deterministic performance across critical trading workflows. We are looking for a Trading Systems Engineer to design and build high performance trading systems in support of market data ingestion, order routing and execution. The ideal candidate will have worked on the development of low latency trading systems and have experience of high-performance messaging in Java, though similar experience in C++ will be considered. Further to the above, the candidate will have experience of optimizing multiple layers of the technology-stack, from the application layer, through to the OS, network layers and supporting hardware. What You'll Do: * This role will provide cross-cutting solutions in support of multiple businesses, including OTC, Market Making, Prop and Systematic Trading. * You will have the ability to work independently, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a desire to own issues and see them through to resolution. * Embrace and champion the thoughtful adoption of AI to improve team performance and business outcomes. * Leverage AI tools (e.g., generative AI, automation platforms, data copilots) to improve productivity, decision-making, and output quality in your day-to-day work. ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [A Brief History of Data Storage](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/974-a-brief-history-of-data-storage) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [ I Gave a Video Editor More Autonomy Than a Trading Bot. 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