Senior Low-Latency Java Engineer – VP

Embark on a transformative journey as a Senior Low‑Latency Java Engineer – VP. At Barclays, our vision is clear—to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. In this role, you’ll build high-performance trading systems that power electronic execution at scale, working closely with quants and product teams to shape how orders are routed and executed in global markets.

You’ll join the Equity Algorithmic Trading Technology team in New York/Whippany, developing and enhancing Java and C++ platforms that deliver market data, analytics, order management, and resiliency services for trading algorithms. This is a front‑office engineering role with direct impact on trading performance and client outcomes. You’ll work closely with Quant developers, Quant researchers, and Product teams to design, build, and enhance algorithmic trading logic, smart order routing strategies, and execution workflows.

To be successful as a Senior Low‑Latency Java Engineer – VP, you should have experience with:

• Core Java development in high‑throughput, low‑latency environments
• Designing high‑performance messaging systems with efficient binary protocols and lock‑free patterns
• Network and inter‑process communication using UDP and related low‑latency techniques
• Advanced JVM tuning and garbage collection strategies such as ZGC or Azul Zing
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills in complex, performance‑critical systems

• Building electronic trading or execution platforms
• Knowledge of equities markets, execution algorithms, and smart order routing
• Working with market data platforms or vendors such as Exegy or Refinitiv
• Network latency measurement and tuning tools and techniques

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job‑specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ or New York, NY.

Salary for Whippany, NJ:

Minimum Salary: $170,000

Maximum Salary: $230,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Barclays employees are eligible for a suite of competitive and generous employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, and other paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

This position is eligible for an incentive award.

Salary for New York, NY:

Minimum Salary: $170,000

Maximum Salary: $230,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

• Development and delivery of high‑quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous…