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Source Technology

Low Latency Java Developer - Contract

On site

London, United Kingdom

Freelance

13-03-2025

Job Specifications

Low Latency Java Developer – Cash Equities
London (Hybrid)
Contract
Outside IR35 ~£800-£1,000 (potential flex for top candidates)

Source Technology have multiple high-performance Java developer roles available at a tier one investment bank across FX and Cash Equities.

What You’ll Do:
Develop and optimize ultra-low latency, high-throughput trading systems.
Collaborate with traders, quants, and technology teams to enhance execution performance.
Build solutions for trade monitoring, reconciliation, and recovery.
Implement automated testing and CI/CD best practices.
What We’re Looking For:
10+ years' experience in low-latency Java (Java 11+) development.
Expertise in JVM tuning, asynchronous programming, and high-performance messaging.
Strong understanding of exchange connectivity, market data feeds, and FIX protocol.
Experience in cash equities trading systems is highly desirable.
Exposure to LMAX Disruptor, Chronicle Queue, Aeron, Kafka, or FIX engines is a plus.

This is a remote friendly role with up to max 2 days in office per week but flexible.

If you're an experienced Java Developer who has worked on low-latency trading systems, ideally within the equities or FX space, interested in a new role outside IR35 apply now, and I'll be in touch ASAP!

About the Company

Source Technology - Award-Winning Staffing Solutions Provider. Discovering technology talent for growth-focused businesses. Our mission is to create value for our customers and community (no matter what). Founded in 2015, we’re a Source Group International (SGI) Brand operating globally but with a local touch, across the UK and Ireland, Benelux (Belgium and Netherlands), DACH (Switzerland and Germany), and the USA.  We recruit on a contract and permanent basis in the following market areas: Our Specialisms Data AI ... Know more

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