VP Java Electronic Trading Engineer - Morgan McKinley

VP Java Electronic Trading Engineer Morgan McKinley has partnered with a premier global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure. Operating at the intersection of institutional finance and cutting-edge technology, our client delivers next-generation products across trading, asset management, and high-performance computing. They blend deep crypto expertise with traditional institutional experience and are looking for elite engineering talent to join their London trading technology team. The Role: As a Vice President and Java Electronic Trading Engineer, you will design and build the next generation of server-side crypto trading systems. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role requiring deep domain expertise in electronic trading, low-latency architectures, and expert-level Core Java development. What You'll Do: • Develop robust, high-performance server-side Java trading systems. • Own and optimize critical components across order management systems (OMS), market connectivity, low-latency messaging, and price distribution. • Profile and optimize application performance down to the microsecond in a Linux environment. • Work independently, solving complex technical challenges with a strong desire to own issues through to resolution. What We're Looking For: • Experience: 10+ years of relevant development experience within an electronic trading environment. • Java Expertise: Exceptional Core Java skills with deep knowledge of concurrency and multithreaded programming. • Low Latency: Proven track record of developing low-latency pricing and trading systems in Linux. • Optimization: Strong background in application performance profiling and optimization. Bonus Points: • eFX development experience within a low-latency, zero-GC environment. • Knowledge of institutional encodings and messaging protocols (e.g., FIX, SBE, Aeron, 29West). • Experience with fault-tolerant, high-availability distributed computing. • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or AWS. • Prior knowledge or a keen interest in cryptocurrency/digital assets. What's On Offer: • Highly competitive base salary and a discretionary bonus structure. • Comprehensive, company-paid health and protective benefits for you and your dependents. • An entrepreneurial, collaborative environment with direct opportunities to learn about the rapidly evolving crypto industry. If interested, do not hesitate and apply ASAP.