Technical Lead, Market Data Engineer - Equities Technology

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer / Technical Lead with expertise in C++ and the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, etc.) to lead the technical transformation of our legacy platform into a modern technology architecture. This role requires a strong background in financial markets technology and real-time market data systems. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can guide a team of engineers, drive innovation, and ensure system stability while preparing to potentially step into a Team Lead role in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:

  • Act as the Technical Lead for a team of engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to drive technical excellence.

  • Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.

  • Collaborate with the Team Lead to define priorities, effort analysis, and estimates.

  • Contribute to the team's technical direction by driving new initiatives and adopting best practices.

• Architecture & Development:

  • Design and implement microservices and real-time distributed solutions for market data systems.

  • Enhance and develop monitoring, automation, and tooling to improve operational efficiency.

  • Work closely with the low-latency engineering team to integrate solutions across enterprise and colo environments.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Engage directly with portfolio managers, traders, C-level management, IT teams, and external vendors to understand and address their needs.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.

• Operational Excellence:

  • Define and enforce SLAs, SLOs, policies, metrics, and KPIs to proactively monitor and improve system performance.

  • Oversee production change review processes, monitor system health, and assist with new builds.

  • Ensure system stability while managing change in a fast-paced environment.

Required Skills:

• Technical Expertise:

  • Strong proficiency in C++ with the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, Python).

  • Extensive experience with real-time market data systems and financial markets technology.

  • Proven ability to design and implement microservices and distributed systems.

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to step into a Team Lead role when needed.

  • Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with traders, IT teams, and vendors.

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.

• Technical Knowledge:

  • Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, MCAST) and operating systems in low-latency environments.

  • Familiarity with market data feed handlers and protocols for global trading venues (Americas, Europe, Asia).

  • Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools to support the environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with Reuters, Bloomberg, Exchange symbology, and data models.

• Experience with data distribution buses (e.g., Solace, Kafka).

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.

• Exposure to AI tools for coding optimization and efficiency improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact team driving the transformation of legacy systems into cutting-edge technology architectures.

• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to engage directly with traders, portfolio managers, and senior leadership.

• Take on a technical leadership role with the potential to grow into a Team Lead position in the future.

• Collaborate with a global team of talented engineers to solve complex challenges in real-time market data systems.

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.