Java Developer for High-Performance Applications

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Vertus Partners Full time
About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer to join our team in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, low-latency Java applications for mission-critical trading systems.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Java development, with experience working in a high-performance environment, preferably within fintech, trading, or real-time systems.

The role involves:

  • Designing and developing high-performance, low-latency Java applications that meet the demands of real-time financial markets.
  • Optimising throughput and minimising latency to ensure system reliability and performance.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that handle large volumes of data with minimal delay.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving performance bottlenecks and implementing solutions that enhance system reliability.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years of professional Java development experience, with a focus on performance and low-latency applications.
  • Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, and memory management in Java.
  • Experience with low-level performance tuning and optimisation in highly transactional systems.
  • Familiarity with network programming (TCP/IP, UDP) and high-throughput messaging systems.
  • Experience working in a high-performance environment, preferably within fintech, trading, or real-time systems.

Salary: £90,000 - £900,000 per annum + benefits and bonus. Hybrid work arrangement available.



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