Java Low Latency Developer SVP

London Hybrid (3 days onsite)Top-tier Investment Bank (Global Markets)£160k-£100k base + bonus + benefitsBuild the engine behind a $trillions-per-day marketThis isn''t another backend Java role.This is about sitting on the critical path of FX pricing, where microseconds matter, decisions are real-time, and your code directly impacts global trading performance.You''ll be working inside one of the largest FX franchises in the world, engineering ultra-low latency pricing systems used by traders, quants, and clients across every major currency pair.What makes this role differentTrue low latency engineering - not just "event-driven" on paperFront-office exposure - direct interaction with traders and quantsHigh-impact systems - pricing engines, market data, execution flowsModernisation at scale - re-architecting legacy into high-performance, distributed systemsHands-on at SVP level - still coding, still solving hard problemsThe workYou''ll lead from the front-both technically and strategically:Design and build ultra-low latency FX pricing systemsOptimise performance across JVM, CPU, memory, and network layersWork closely with trading desks and quant teams to deliver real-time solutionsDrive system re-engineering (legacy modern, high-performance architecture)Mentor and shape a high-calibre engineering teamInfluence architecture across global FX technologyWhat they''re looking forStrong background in low latency / high-performance JavaExperience in pricing, market data, or execution ..... full job details .....