Job Description
Senior Software Engineer – Low-Latency Trading SystemsLocation: Remote (UK)Day Rate: Up to £550p/d (Inside IR35)Contract Length: 6 monthsClearance Required: BPSS
We’re looking for two Senior Software Engineers to join a high-performance team working on the evolution of an existing low-latency FX trading system for a major financial services organisation. This is a greenfield opportunity to modernise and optimise critical trading infrastructure used globally.
The Role
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:
* Contribute to architectural evolution and feature development of a high-performance FX Matching Host system.
* Work within a blended client-vendor team focused on performance, resilience, and code quality.
* Engage in continuous improvement of system architecture and engineering practices.
You should bring:
* 5+ years of experience building complex, low-latency systems in Java for top-tier institutionsOR2+ years of Java experience plus 5+ years developing low-latency trading systems in C++ or a comparable language.
* Strong grasp of performance optimisation, fault tolerance, and scalable software design.
* Proven experience in high-throughput financial environments.
Nice to Have
* Prior experience working on FX Matching platforms.
* Familiarity with SQL, PL/SQL, and Gradle.