Java Software Engineer

Candidates must reside on the East Coast.
MUST BE US CITIZENS AND BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK

NO C2C OR C2H FOR THIS ROLE

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle as part of a small, agile team.
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain complex components and features of a trading platform.
• Handle complex systems and deliver quality solutions that meet business requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues efficiently in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to design and implement software solutions for back-end and middleware components.
• Write clean, maintainable code in Python and Java for the platform.
• Develop and integrate high-availability systems, microservices, and pub-sub architecture.
• Work with SQL and possibly FIX protocol for financial order routing.
• Manage and optimize system performance, deploying solutions to production in a timely manner.
• Ensure smooth integration with various financial systems while adhering to industry standards and best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, providing support as necessary.
• Assist in continuous improvement of the development process and tools, with an emphasis on DevOps, testing, and deployment.
• Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Experience and Attributes

• Education: BS in Computer Science or related field.
• Professional Experience: At least 5 years of professional development experience, with a proven track record in software engineering. Candidates with longer track records are encouraged to apply.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in Java and Python is required.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience or interest in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Advanced experience with SQL.
• Familiarity with FIX protocol and financial order routing is a plus.
• Experience with high-availability systems and microservices is a plus.
• Experience with AWS and Linux environments is a plus.
• Experience in DevOps, testing, deployment, and support is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering solutions, not just writing code.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
• Strong attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.
• Superior communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.