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Global Delivery Consultant at developrec

Java/Spring Boot Engineer Low Latency Trading (Contract) - New York City (2 days per week onsite, downtown NY) - 6 months initially (C2C - no third-party), starting October Role Summary

We are seeking two highly skilled Java/Spring Boot Engineers with strong low-latency build experience to join a front-office FX trading technology team. This role involves designing and developing high-performance trading systems, optimising for speed and scalability, and working on complex problems spanning system architecture, concurrency, and network communication. The successful candidates will be hands-on engineers with proven expertise in building, not just maintaining, mission-critical trading platforms. Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimise low-latency trading applications using Java and Spring Boot Write clean, efficient, and testable code with a focus on performance and scalability Apply deep knowledge of data structures, algorithms, concurrency, and memory management Utilise profiling tools to diagnose performance bottlenecks and optimise system throughput Work with specialised frameworks and libraries for low-latency application development Implement and optimise communication across TCP, UDP, and HTTP protocols Collaborate with globally distributed teams, including BAs, QAs, and traders, to deliver end-to-end solutions Contribute to Agile delivery practices, including DevOps and automation of testing, CI/CD, and infrastructure changes Investigate complex technical issues spanning multiple systems and drive them to resolution Skills & Experience

Strong Java programming expertise with proven experience building enterprise-grade, low-latency systems Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for high-performance applications Deep knowledge of concurrency, performance optimisation, and system architecture Proficient with profiling and debugging tools for memory and performance tuning Experience with network protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP) and techniques for optimising network communication Exposure to Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and automation tools Track record of delivering high-quality solutions in trading or financial markets environments Self-motivated, able to manage multiple priorities, and effective in distributed, cross-functional teams Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Contract

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