Senior Java Technical Lead - Low Latency E-Trading (eFX)

The Opportunity We're partnered with a leading global investment bank, seeking a Senior Technical Lead Java Developer to join their front-office eFX Pricing & Platform Team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work directly with Quants and Traders to engineer ultra-low-latency trading systems. You'll combine advanced Java engineering with strategic input into platform architecture, optimisation, and scalability-delivering business-critical solutions used daily in electronic trading. What You'll Be Working On Designing and building low-latency, multi-threaded Java applications for market making and pricing. Developing and optimising pricing algorithms, order management, and execution logic. Engineering algo containers and ultra-low-latency applications using TCP / IP, UDP, and GC tuning. Driving automation, performance optimisation, scalability, and resilience across platforms. Leading complex technical initiatives across multiple feature teams. Partnering closely with front-office stakeholders to deliver impactful trading technology. What We're Looking For Deep expertise in Java with proven experience in ultra-low-latency, high-performance systems. Strong background in electronic trading (ideally eFX) with pricing engines, algos, or order management systems. Skilled in multi-threading, GC tuning, TCP / UDP protocols, and performance optimisation. Experience with test-driven development, automation frameworks, and Agile / DevOps. Ability to provide technical leadership and influence architecture / strategy. What's on Offer £160,000-£180,000 base salary Circa 20% cash / benefits allowance Pension scheme & highly competitive bonus 30 days holiday Hybrid working - just 2 days per month onsite This is a rare chance to play a hands-on leadership role in front-office trading technology, delivering ultra-low-latency solutions in a high-profile environment. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds. Benefits : in role description