Senior Low Latency Java Engineer

• 90% hands in the Java codebase
• build microservices based event sourcing systems on a low latency in-house framework with response times in the 10 microsecond to 100 microsecond range
• lead integration of functions to meet goals, deploy new products, and enhance processes
• analyse complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards to define and develop solutions to high level problems
• provide world class expertise in area of Java low latency development
• utilize advanced knowledge of supported main system flows and comprehensive knowledge of multiple areas to achieve technology goals
• consult with end users to identify system function specifications and incorporate into overall system design
• influence and negotiate with senior leaders and communicate with external parties
• work with and educate and support/mentor Junior developers and less experienced senior Java developers.

• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
• in-depth experience with Algorithmic Trading application development, preferably in low latency environment
• detailed comprehension and experience with Market Data handling and associated technologies (such as time-series databases e.g. KDB)
• demonstrated leadership, project management, and development skills
• passion for coding excellent, commercial grade, mission critical Java frameworks based on event sourcing microservices
• complete knowledge of modern Java, the JVM, the Linux Operating system, system calls and Kernel
• knowledge of TCP and other IP based network protocol technologies including hardware accelerated kernel bypass e.g. Solarflare OpenOnload
• performance assessment and targeted tuning
• design and architectural elegance
• experience in implementing projects
• great communicator with high EQ
• ability to occasionally produce clear diagrammatic documentation and model key aspects in UML sequence diagrams
• relationship and consensus building skills.

Background in Rust, C++

• 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• a discretional annual performance related bonus
• private Medical Care & Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
• Access to an array of learning and development resources.