Java Engineer (Low Latency, Algo Trading)

Our client, a top-tier US bank, is seeking a talented Java Engineer to join its Algorithmic Trading team. This exciting role focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing low-latency trading systems, ensuring exceptional performance and reliability in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, low-latency trading applications for our client.
• Implement advanced algorithms for order execution and market-making strategies.
• Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and engineers to enhance system performance.
• Optimize messaging, networking, and data structures to achieve ultra-low latency.
• Ensure system stability, scalability, and fault tolerance in a high-throughput environment.
• Contribute to real-time data processing and market connectivity solutions.

Requirements

• Strong experience in Java development in performance-critical environments.
• Expertise in multithreading, concurrency, and memory optimization.
• Familiarity with low-latency messaging protocols like FIX, Kafka, or Solace.
• Solid understanding of algorithmic trading strategies and financial markets.
• Experience with networking, TCP/IP, and distributed systems.
• Prior experience in algo trading, market data, or electronic trading systems is a plus.