Location: NY, United States

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Framework. 
• Implement and manage Spring Cloud-based microservices for scalable distributed systems. 
• Develop and optimize SQL queries for efficient data management and retrieval. 
• Integrate and maintain in-memory caching solutions to enhance system performance.
• Understand UI frameworks sufficiently to make changes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. 
• Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues. 
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile development processes. 
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. 
• Mentor junior members of the team 

Qualifications

Must have: 

• Understanding of the FIX protocol and Equities asset class
• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Framework. 
• Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture. 
• Proficiency in SQL and relational databases for data processing and optimization. 
• Experience with in-memory caching concepts & solutions such as Pivotal Cloud Cache (Gemfire) or Redis. 
• Exposure to Web UI frameworks such as Angular.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration. 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
   

Good to have: 

• Experience with the Solace messaging platform.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). 
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Understanding of event-driven architectures and messaging systems. 
• Exposure to NoSQL databases. 

• Knowledge of IaC (Infrastructure as Code) concepts and systems 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and SQL to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have experience in backend development, with a strong understanding of Equities trading, and high throughput + low latency development of Equities front-office & middle-office trading applications. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing scalable applications, working in a collaborative Agile environment, and ensuring high-quality code standards.