Senior Java/Scala Developer

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-quality software components for the global trading platform using Java, Scala, and related technologies
• Contribute to all areas of the software development lifecycle including planning, design, development, testing, implementation, and support
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes, product development, product quality and technology
• Contribute to the overall progress of the team and the firm; ensure timely delivery of quality software
• Serve as third-tier support for production issues and related support needs.

Skills and Experience

• 7+ years of experience in development of equity products in a global financial services company or vendor using Java in latency-sensitive environments
• Experience and knowledge of equity products and instruments including FIX protocol and market data
• Proficiency with computer technologies including Linux, SQL/NoSQL, Messaging & Distributed Systems
• Strong multi-threading and network programming experience
• Knowledge of equity market structure, order handling and electronic trading
• Strategic thinking, analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Expertise in any of the following preferred: Scala, C++, Solace, NoSQL, Functional Programming, Kafka, Flink/Spark, MongoDB
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently, communicate effectively at all organizational levels with written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Scala or willingness to learn!