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Senior Java Low Latency Engineer

Senior Java Low Latency Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

£ 500 /day

Freelance

08-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Job Title: Senior Java Engineer – Low Latency Systems
Location: London - 2 days onsite - six month contract - Outside IR35 - Up to £500 day rate

About the Role:
We’re looking for a Senior Java Engineer with a passion for low-level, high-performance systems. If you enjoy squeezing out every microsecond of efficiency and building high-throughput, scalable applications, this could be your next immediate move.

What You’ll Do:
Design, build, and optimise low-latency Java applications to support high-performance systems
Work on high-throughput, scalable backend systems
Tackle complex engineering problems that require deep knowledge of Java internals and system-level behavior
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clearly communicate technical concepts
Contribute to the architecture and implementation of performance-critical features

What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience as a Senior Java Engineer, particularly with low-level, high-performance Java
Must come from a streaming services background
Strong background in low-latency systems and high-throughput architectures
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
A genuine passion for performance tuning, JVM optimisation, and digging deep into technical challenges others might overlook
Nice to Have:
Familiarity with Hazelcast or other distributed in-memory computing platforms
Knowledge of audio streaming/encoding and byte analysis techniques

About the Company

Welcome to develop. We are a leading contributor to the software engineering community and a disruptive recruitment business comprised of eight specialised brands: develop .NET, develop Java, develop Python, develop PHP, develop JavaScript, develop DevOps, develop Change, and develop Technology. At develop, we scale the software engineering teams that shape our world. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our three key USPs: 1. Specialised Knowledge: All our Consultants learn to code in the language they recruit fo... Know more