Job Description

Senior Low Latency Java Developer
London

As a Barclays Senior Low Latency Java Developer, you will enhance our low-latency Foreign Exchange (FX) algorithmic trading platform. You will work closely with the FX quant and electronic trading desks, and build and maintain primarily Java services, which include market connectivity, pricing, risk management and order execution. Lastly, you should possess knowledge of low-latency programming techniques, appreciation of mechanical sympathy and a drive to solve complex problems will be key to success in this position.

Barclays is one of the world\'s largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality and innovation behind us. We offer careers that provide endless opportunity \xe2\x80\x93 helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive, and creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

We are currently in the early stages of implementing a hybrid working environment, which means that many colleagues spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office, depending on the nature of the role they are in. We\xe2\x80\x99re flexible on how this works and it may continue to change and evolve. Depending on your team, typically this means that colleagues spend a minimum of between 20% to 60% of their time in the office, which could be over a week, a month or a quarter. However, some colleagues may choose to spend more time in the office over a typical period than their role type requires. We also have a flexible working process where, subject to business needs, all colleagues globally are able to request work patterns to reflect their personal circumstances. Please discuss the detail of the working pattern options for the role with the hiring manager.

What will you be doing?

• Developing solutions to problems both tactical and strategic as the business require it
• Providing estimates for tasks, including design, development, and testing
• Proposing solutions to complex problems that are in keeping with the existing system architecture
• Analysing the situation and deliver rapid resolutions
• Knowing the impact of any change when defining solutions and build this into estimates
• Communicating with senior stakeholders (Director and higher) to understand their requirements and manage their expectations of delivery
• Working independently yet also leverage the talents and views of others in the team
• Ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and internal Barclays Policies and Policy Standards

What we\xe2\x80\x99re looking for:

• Excellent Java programming skills with focus on core Java technology
• Experience of developing low latency trading systems, with a solid knowledge of concurrency, Java and system performance tuning, messaging, persistence, distribution
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent academic record with a numerate degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent, in computer science, math, physics, engineering

Skills that will help you in the role:

• Exposure to Front office banking
• Knowledge of KDB
• Full lifecycle development of at least 1 large commercial system, with ideal candidate focusing on significant development of high-frequency trading or pricing systems
• Experience of modern requirements for security, encryption, cyber threats and how to go about security systems to meet those requirements

Where will you be working?
In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as; a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and is easily accessible by tube and bus links. With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz being created around the offices within.

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