Senior Low-Latency Java Engineer

Senior Low-Latency Java Engineer - Electronic Trading Macquarie Group is seeking a Senior Low-Latency Java Engineer - Electronic Trading. Join a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of technology transformation within Macquarie Capital and Equities Technology. Overview We are shaping the future of capital markets and distribution by driving the technology strategy, service delivery and platform innovation that power corporate advisory, M&A, debt, equity and private capital markets, principal investing and financing, and equity brokerage activities. What role will you play? As a Senior Java Engineer within the Electronic Trading Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our in-house connectivity platform and delivering key initiatives related to our Delta 1 flow. You will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery process, including gathering requirements, coordinating with internal teams, developing solutions, and implementing them to support the desk. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the platform\'s architecture and driving simplification initiatives, ensuring it remains robust and future-ready. You will work on optimizing and reducing the latency of the platform to maintain its competitive edge and provide second-level production support to ensure high availability and reliability of our trading systems. Responsibilities Enhance our in-house connectivity platform and deliver initiatives related to the Delta 1 flow. Take ownership of end-to-end delivery: gathering requirements, coordinating with internal teams, developing solutions, and implementing them to support the desk. Shape the platform\'s architecture and drive simplification initiatives to ensure robustness and future-readiness. Optimize and reduce latency to maintain competitive edge; provide second-level production support for high availability and reliability. Deliver within agreed constraints of time, effort and scope; make a tangible impact on the trading technology landscape. What You Offer (Qualifications) 10+ years of solid experience in low-level Java development with a focus on tuning for low-latency trading systems Strong knowledge of the FIX protocol and its application in trading environments Proven ability to work well under pressure, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience with automated testing, including building testing harnesses Familiarity with performance testing and market data handling to optimise system efficiency and reliability What We Offer (Benefits) 1 wellbeing leave day per year Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of transition leave upon return, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations Access to salary packaging options Wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Reimbursement for work from home equipment Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and working arrangements; contact our team for assistance if needed. Note: This refined description retains the original job focus and requirements while removing unrelated content and consolidating information into clearly structured sections. It does not include expired indicators. #J-18808-Ljbffr