Low Latency Java Developer

Our client is looking for a low latency specialist Java developer to help build the integration layer between a FIX pricing engine and a trading platform for FX, MM & Commodities. This role requires a strong software engineer who has hands on experience of tools associated with Enterprise Java application development eg:

• BitBucket/Git Flow
• SonarQ
• TeamCity
• IntelliJ
• Jira
• Devops
• Containerisation
• Virtualisation
• Low latency & high performance tuning

Essential

• Previous hands on experience building integrations with the multi-dealer platforms especially FX Connect Global Link or other client trading systems for asset managers and real money clients
• 5+ years experience in software development using Java
• 5+ years experience developing high performance e-trading systems, including code analysis, performance tuning and profiling of high-volume, low latency systems
• Experience of core server side implementations using low latency design approaches and data structures in multi-threaded applications
• Experience in programming using lock free and zero object creation design paradigms
• Practical knowledge of protocol buffers, messaging and distributed cache technologies
• Experience of building robust high performance APIs (REST, FIX) with best practice architecture, configuration and capacity planning

Desirable

• Understanding of FX, Commodities, Rates, eFX business, trading practices, the wider market place and algorithmic trading
• Experience of big data technologies with emphasis on data analytics and statistical modelling

Key Responsibilities;

• Ensure a robust high-performance component that follows best practice in terms of architecture, configuration and capacity planning
• Identify and implement improvements to application performance
• Full testing of new versions of software (including Unit, Regression and SI), conducting test plans, analysing results and drawing conclusions from back testing and market activities
• Manage the technical relationship with the external electronic market technology teams and internal development and connectivity teams.