Principal/Lead Software Engineer (Java, FinTech)

Overview

On Site
$250,000 - $300,000 annually
Full Time

Skills

Algorithmic trading
Software engineering
Java
Cloud computing
Front office
IT management
Leadership
Design
Mentorship
Trading
Microservices
Amazon Web Services
Multithreading

Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a highly regarded and growing financial firm offering a generous benefits package and flexible work schedule, is seeking to hire a Principal/Lead Software Engineer (Java, FinTech) in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Summary:
The Principal/Lead Software Engineer (Java, FinTech) will play a key role in building a new low-latency trading system used globally. Analyze requirements and build complex features in a collaborative environment. They will also contribute to architecture, design and mentoring of a talented team of engineers.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 10+ years of software engineering experience
* Proficiency with Java coding
* Experience with low latency trading systems
* Experience with microservices architecture, cloud technologies such as AWS, distributed systems, multithreading, and designing APIs
* Strong knowledge of front office trading
* Technical leadership and mentoring skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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