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Low Latency Java Developer - Contract

London, Greater London, South East, England

Apply by 13 Jul 2025

£800 - £1000 per day

Job Ref.: BH-52057-1

Job Description

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!
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