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
• Bachelor's degree/University degree or equivalent experience in a similar role

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