Senior .NET Algo Trading Engineer

Position: Senior .NET Algo Trading Engineer

Location: Houston, Texas -Hybrid

Duration: Long Term Contract

MUST HAVES:-

• Trading/Algo trading
• Finance/banking
• Must have experience with energy/utility/power domain client.
• C# .NET

Description:
The role focuses on designing, building, and optimizing high‑performance trading system components for front‑office use. It combines deep .NET engineering expertise with hands‑on algorithmic trading experience, market‑microstructure understanding, and advanced back testing capabilities. The engineer will work closely with traders, quants, and technology teams to deliver robust, low‑latency execution and strategy‑implementation platforms.

Key Responsibilities
. Architect and develop high‑performance C# .NET trading components with a focus on scalability, reliability, and low latency
. Implement multithreaded and asynchronous workflows for real‑time trading and market‑data processing
. Integrate with exchange APIs and market‑data feeds, ensuring deterministic and fault‑tolerant behavior
. Build and maintain algorithmic trading strategies, including execution logic and signal‑driven workflows
. Develop advanced back testing frameworks, including walk‑forward optimization and robustness testing
. Collaborate with traders and quants to translate trading ideas into production‑ready systems
. Design modular system components that support rapid iteration, simulation, and deployment
. Ensure best practices in performance tuning, monitoring, and system observability

Required Skills: Strong proficiency in C# .NET, including best practices for performance and scalability.. Multithreading and low-latency apps. Asynchronous messaging. Understanding of market microstructure (orderbooks, exchanges, types of orders). Front office algo trading experience (preferably strategy implementation). Proficiency in advanced backtesting methodologies, including walk-forward optimization and robust testing.. Experience integrating with market data feeds and exchange APIs.. Ability to design and implement modular and scalable trading system components.Nice to have Skills. Knowledge of Cloud Platforms. Experience of ETRM systems for trading. Gas/Power Trading knowledge - Short-term trading, physical assets trading (CCGT, Wind, Solar, Battery). Forex Trading experience. Risk - Modelling & understanding of risk & risk management.. Commodity Modelling - Energy (power, gas, environmental products) and meteorology.. UI experience (Blazor). Knowledge of Information Management, data strategy and governance. Commercial skills in Value Assurance, Value estimation and Realization, end-to-end value mapping.
 
Professional Qualifications & Skills: MSc 8+ years’ work experience as software developer, with at least 4 years productionizing and releasing models.. Degree level in STEM, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or a relevant field of applied mathematics.. Good understanding of Trading terminology and concepts (incl. financial derivatives), gained from experience working in a Trading of Finance environment.CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $88,200- $214,800.
 
Skills:

• C#
• Exchange-traded funds (ETFs)
• Marketing Strategy & Policy
• Energy

Employment Practices:
EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant
VLink is an equal opportunity employer. At VLink, we are committed to embracing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. VLink does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, or discharge, will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, performance, and business needs.

Warm Regards,

Jyoti Chauhan

US IT Recruiter

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VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East & 3 Offices in India.  With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work® Certified™'' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT.  Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth.