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Senior Software Engineer - High-Performance Java Systems for Proprietary Trading

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Build and optimize high-performance Java systems operating at significant scale for a proprietary trading firm. Focus on ultra-low latency, JVM performance, and distributed systems including Kubernetes, Redis, Hazelcast, and Coherence. Solve complex engineering challenges in trade processing, positions, and real-time risk management.

Key Highlights
Ultra-low latency and high-throughput Java systems
JVM performance optimization
Distributed systems and caching (Kubernetes, Redis, Hazelcast, Coherence)
Trade processing, positions, and real-time risk
Key Responsibilities
Build and optimize high-performance Java systems operating at significant scale
Develop ultra-low latency and high-throughput trading technology
Implement concurrency, lock-free, and wait-free programming solutions
Design and maintain distributed systems and distributed caching infrastructure
Manage trade processing, positions, and real-time risk systems
Technical Skills Required
Java JVM optimization Distributed systems Low-latency programming
Benefits & Perks
Highly competitive compensation
Visa sponsorship available

Job Description


I’m currently working with a leading proprietary trading firm that is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a core trading technology team.


The role is focused on building and optimising high-performance Java systems operating at significant scale, with a strong emphasis on ultra-low latency, JVM performance and distributed systems.


Key areas:

  • High-performance Java & JVM optimisation
  • Low-latency / high-throughput systems
  • Concurrency, lock-free & wait-free programming
  • Distributed systems & distributed caching
  • Kubernetes / Redis / Hazelcast / Coherence
  • Trade processing, positions & real-time risk


Ideal candidates will have strong experience building performance-critical Java systems and a genuine interest in solving complex engineering challenges within a trading environment.


📍 Chicago

💼 Senior-level

💰 Highly competitive compensation


If you're a Senior Java Engineer with a background in low latency, distributed systems or high-performance computing, feel free to reach out.


Please note for this role, the firm will be able to sponsor candidates already in the US, but not relocate people from abroad.


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