Low-Latency Java Engineers — FX & Cash Equities

Company: Morgan McKinley
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Location: London
Job Description:

I’m partnering with a highly regarded technical engineering vendor supporting multi-year, mission-critical programmes within a Tier-1 electronic trading environment.



About the Role


We’re looking for exceptional Java Engineers with genuine low-latency trading experience across FX and Cash Equities.



Responsibilities



  • Work as a Low-Latency Java Engineer within a Tier-1 electronic trading environment.

  • Apply deep Java/JVM experience within electronic or algorithmic trading.

  • Optimise latency, throughput and performance in trading systems.

  • Work on low-latency market data, execution or connectivity.

  • Engage in multi-year, mission-critical programmes.

  • Be on-site in London a minimum of 3 days per week.

  • Participate in confidential discussions regarding your experience and suitability.



Qualifications



  • UK work eligibility required.

  • Must be London-commutable.



Required Skills



  • Deep Java/JVM experience within electronic or algorithmic trading, with demonstrable experience optimising latency, throughput and performance.

  • Low-latency experience is critical.

  • Ability to clearly explain:

  • What is the lowest-latency system you have worked on?

  • What were the latency requirements?

  • What did you personally optimise?

  • Which technologies did you use?

  • How did you measure the improvement?

  • Ability to demonstrate the problem intervention measurable outcome, rather than simply stating “low latency” on a CV.

  • FX or Cash Equities experience, particularly around electronic trading, execution, market data, order routing or exchange connectivity.



Preferred Skills



  • Relevant experience may include:

  • Lock-free concurrency / ring buffers

  • JVM and GC tuning

  • Low-latency market data, execution or connectivity

  • We are interested in genuine engineering depth, not keyword coverage.



Pay range and compensation package



  • Up to £750/day Inside IR35

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Posted: October 1st, 2026