Java Developer

Job Description: We are seeking two experienced Contract Java Developers for a fully remote role with a leading consultancy, focusing on the modernization of a global low-latency FX trading platform. This position is inside IR35 and has an initial contract duration of six months with negotiable daily rates up to £525. The role involves working within a collaborative engineering team to enhance the performance and architecture of the trading system. Candidates with strong Java development experience in performance-critical systems are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modernising core components of a live, high-performance FX trading system
• Enhancing platform resilience, performance, and architecture
• Working within a low-latency, high-throughput environment

Skills Required:

• Strong Java development experience in complex, performance-critical systems
• Background in low-latency or Real Time systems (e.g., trading, gaming, telco)
• Previous C++ experience and/or exposure to Java from a C++ background is welcome
• FX matching or trading systems experience is a big plus, but not essential

Salary (Rate): £525 daily

City: City of London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

6-Month Initial Contract | Global FX Trading System | Consultancy Client

We're hiring 2 experienced Contract Java Developers for an exciting opportunity with a leading consultancy, supporting the modernisation of a global low-latency FX trading platform. This is a fully remote role, operating inside IR35, with an initial duration of 6 months and negotiable daily rates (up to £525/day).

The Role:

Join a highly collaborative and skilled engineering team responsible for:

• Modernising core components of a live, high-performance FX trading system

• Enhancing platform resilience, performance, and architecture

• Working within a low-latency, high-throughput environment

? What We're Looking For:

• Strong Java development experience in complex, performance-critical systems

• Background in low-latency or Real Time systems (eg, trading, gaming, telco)

• Previous C++ experience and/or exposure to Java from a C++ background is welcome

• FX matching or trading systems experience is a big plus, but not essential

Contract Details:

• Daily Rate: Up to £525/day (Inside IR35)

• Duration: 6 months (with potential extensions)

• Location: 100% Remote

• Start Date: ASAP