Software Engineer - Low Touch Desk
Develops and maintains high-performance trading systems, algorithmic strategies, and low-latency order routing for electronic trading platform. Requires 10+ years experience with Java/Python/C++, financial protocols, and distributed systems.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Improve existing core system components and support tools.
- Design, develop, test, and deploy system enhancements.
- Build highly available, horizontally scalable, mission-critical applications using modern technology.
- Tackle challenges and work with stakeholders to define and deliver new features.
- Develop deep understanding of the business domain.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in developing high-performance algorithmic financial applications.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Math, or related STEM field.
- Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
- Strong programming skills using Java and Python in a Linux environment.
- Strong understanding of financial markets.
- Relevant experience using FIX and binary protocols.
- Experience with low latency, multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture.
- Strong understanding of computer systems, including operating systems, networks, and performance optimization.
- Experience with modern software development practices and tools.
- Strong passion for technology and continuous learning.
- Experience with relational databases, preferably Oracle and Postgres.
Bonus
- Experience with publish/subscribe multicast protocols.
- Proficiency in optimizing critical code paths.
- Experience in unit test development.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies, such as Docker.
Tech Stack
- Primarily Java, Python, and C++.
Compensation
- Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 (depending on experience, skills, and location).
- Additional: bonuses, equity, 401k matching, full medical/dental/vision insurance.
Skills
Java, Python, C++, Linux, Fix, Oracle, Postgres, Docker, Multithreaded Programming, Distributed Systems
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