CareerPlan

Low Latency Java Engineer (VP)

London, England, GBFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Senior Java engineer building low-latency microservices and application frameworks for algorithmic trading and market data systems.

Role type

Senior IC low-latency Java engineer (algorithmic trading)

Builds

Microservices based event sourcing systems on a low latency in-house framework

Domain

Financial technology / Algorithmic trading / Market data

Required skills

Java, Rust, C++, KDB, Linux, TCP/IP, kernel bypass, event sourcing, microservices, system tuning, UML

Preferred skills

C++ background

Technologies

Java, Rust, C++, KDB, Solarflare OpenOnload, Linux, TCP/IP

Responsibilities

Write 90% hands-on code in Java or Rust for low-latency systems; Lead integration of functions to deploy new products; Analyse complex business and system processes; Provide expertise in Java low-latency development; Consult with end users to define system specifications; Mentor junior developers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC