Senior Java Trading Developer (VP)

Senior Java Trading Developer – VP Level Location: Glasgow (Hybrid – 2 days in-office) Type: Permanent Posted: 1st May 2025 The Opportunity We’re hiring a Senior Java Developer (VP level) to join a lean, highly skilled team building the integration and orchestration layer of a greenfield electronic trading platform —a millisecond-latency system at the heart of a major trading infrastructure project. You’ll be part of something directly backed by the executive team, with full freedom to influence architecture, shape performance decisions, and write ultra-efficient code. If you’re tired of battling legacy systems and want to work on something transformational, this is your chance. You’ll join a close-knit team owning a greenfield build that genuinely matters—an environment where your input will have immediate, visible impact. It’s not just about coding—it’s about helping shape the future of a trading platform from the ground up. This role isn’t a team lead post, but you’ll be a technical anchor—someone trusted for code reviews, design input, and technical mentoring. What You’ll Be Doing Architecting and developing key components of a real-time, low-latency trading system Writing high-performance Java code with a strong focus on multi-threading and concurrency Being the team’s go-to engineer for technical decisions, design challenges, and code quality Collaborating closely in a high-trust team environment across Glasgow and London What Success Looks Like (First 3 Months) Up to speed with the codebase and actively contributing Trusted contributor in technical discussions, reviews, and design sessions Working independently and demonstrating initiative—no hand-holding needed Must-Have Technical Skills Strong core Java with deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning Proven experience building real-time or millisecond-latency systems Confidence in designing scalable, maintainable architecture Nice-to-Haves Experience in trading systems, particularly electronic trading Familiarity with building integration/orchestration layers Soft Skills Independent, proactive, and collaborative mindset Comfortable mentoring junior devs and supporting team growth The Interview Process Initial screening Coding assessment System design team fit Other Details Team: 6 people, collaborative and tight-knit Work Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in-office Compensation: Highly competitive and flexible Start Date: ASAP