VP Level Software Engineer (Java/Low Latency/Aeron) Overview Seeking a senior hands-on engineering leader with deep expertise in Java-based low latency distributed systems and high-performance messaging architectures. The role combines technical strategy, architecture, and execution across latency-sensitive platforms. Responsibilities Lead design and evolution of low latency distributed systems. Architect high-throughput event-driven and messaging platforms. Drive performance, resiliency, and scalability improvements. Mentor engineers across concurrency, JVM tuning, and distributed systems. Partner with leadership on platform strategy and technical direction. Contribute to production performance optimization and incident resolution. Requirements Extensive experience building high-performance Back End systems in Java. Strong knowledge of low latency system design, concurrency, and JVM internals. Experience with Aeron or comparable high-performance messaging technologies. Deep understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with Linux, networking, profiling, and performance tuning. Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives in demanding environments. Preferred Experience with ultra-low latency optimization. London/Permanent/Hybrid Working By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order t