Senior Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading | Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Job Title: Senior Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)

Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Rate: $60/hr + Benefits

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Java Developer with expertise in building high-performance trading platforms and low-latency distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, microservices architecture, and capital markets, with hands-on experience developing execution platforms for electronic trading.

You will work closely with quantitative teams, product managers, and engineering leaders to design, develop, and optimize mission-critical trading applications that power real-time execution and order management.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

• Build and enhance low-latency trading applications and execution platforms.

• Collaborate with Quants and Product teams to implement algorithmic trading strategies.

• Optimize JVM performance, garbage collection, memory management, and concurrency.

• Develop resilient, highly available, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.

• Implement pre-trade risk controls, circuit breakers, and safe trading mechanisms.

• Integrate high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.

• Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD automation, and production support.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java development experience.

• Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 17+ preferred).

• Extensive experience with:

  • Spring Boot

  • Spring Cloud

  • Microservices Architecture

  • Docker

  • Kubernetes

• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and Java Memory Model.

• Experience with Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.

• Hands-on experience with Redis, Hazelcast, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.

• Experience following TDD/BDD practices.

Capital Markets Experience

Candidates should have experience with:

• Electronic Trading Platforms

• Algorithmic Trading

• Smart Order Routing (SOR)

• Order Management Systems (OMS)

• Trade Execution

• Clearing & Settlement

• Market Data (L1/L2/L3)

• Financial regulations including MiFID II and SEC Rule 606

Additional Information

• Onsite Requirement: 5 days/week in Jersey City, NJ.

• Interview Process: 1-2 Internal Video Interviews followed by a Final In-Person Client Interview.

• Contract Length: 6+ Months with high potential for permanent conversion.

• Start Date: Immediate.

Important Notes

• W2 candidates only.

• Candidates with previous Bank of America (BoA) experience will not be considered.

• Experience with other major banking or financial institutions is highly preferred.

Mid-Level Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading | Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Rate: $50/hr + Benefits

We are also hiring 2 Mid-Level Java Developers with strong Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Capital Markets experience. Candidates should have hands-on experience developing enterprise Java applications within banking or financial services environments and be comfortable working onsite in Jersey City.