Job#: 3028984 Job Description: Java Developer
Location: New York, New York (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Role Overview
We are seeking a developer to join an Equities Engines Team to help power mission-critical, low-latency trading systems. In this role, you will work on Core Java-based Trading Engine applications, including Smart Order Routing and Crossing Engine platforms that operate at scale. You will play a key role in designing, enhancing, and supporting high-performance trading technology, while also driving improvements in automation, SDLC efficiency, and platform resiliency.
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance and support Equities Engines applications like Smart Order Router and Crossing Engine platforms.
- Develop and enhance Core Java frameworks and features.
- Diagnose issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
- Collaborate with Product, Quant, QA, and Technology teams.
- Analyze requirements and design technical solutions.
- Write and maintain automated test cases.
- Coordinate and manage CI/CD for new software version releases.
- Provide production support and conduct code reviews for other team members.
- Adhere to Agile delivery practices.
Required Qualifications
Experience:- In-depth Core Java development experience.
- Experience with multi-threaded, low-latency systems.
- Experience with equities electronic trading, including Smart Order Router, Crossing Engine, or FIX protocol.
Skills:- Strong communication skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- A mindset for team collaboration and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years working on enterprise-scale, low-latency trading applications developed primarily using C++ in a Linux environment.
- Practical experience within an electronic trading environment in an investment bank or similar.
- Experience with low-latency tuning techniques such as efficient CPU/memory allocation, kernel bypass technologies, and expert threading knowledge.
- Experience with quantitative trading, including analytics in Python or q/kdb+.
- Practical, hands-on experience with Agile and test-driven development.
- An automation-first mindset across the software development lifecycle.
Compensation
Pay rate range: $65.00/hr - $71.60/hr. The specific rate will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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