Overview
On Site
$280,000 - $320,000 annually
Full Time
Skills
Jersey
Innovation
Finance
Smart Order Routing
Cloud Computing
Agile
Big Data
Real-time
Software Engineering
Java
Algorithmic Trading
Microservices
API
Front Office
Trading
Collaboration
Artificial Intelligence
Messaging
Job Details
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client, a well-established and growing firm in the fintech sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems) to join its talented engineering team in Jersey City, NJ. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation trading solutions in a dynamic and innovation-focused environment.
Summary:
As a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems), you'll play a critical role in a team at the forefront of trading technology. You'll collaborate with industry experts, expand your technical skills, and deliver complex, high-performance systems that power global financial markets.
Responsibilities:
* Greenfield Project: Play a key in the design and development of a complex, global trading system - a true Greenfield initiative offering the rare opportunity to build from the ground up.
* Algorithmic Trading & Smart Order Routing: Contribute to the development of advanced algorithmic trading strategies and smart order routing systems, ensuring optimal trade execution across multiple venues.
* Low-Latency Messaging: Engineer high-volume, low-latency messaging solutions for electronic trading using technologies such as Aeron, ensuring reliable, ultra-fast data transmission.
* Cutting-Edge Technology: Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-based services, complex distributed platforms, and APIs critical to supporting high-frequency trading.
* Agile Development: Engage in full lifecycle software engineering (Java) within an Agile environment, leveraging big data technologies to power real-time trading applications.
* Award-Winning Workplace: Recently recognized as a Best Place to Work, reflecting a strong commitment to employee satisfaction, career development, and a collaborative culture.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on building high-performance systems
* Deep expertise in Java programming
* Proven track record in low-latency front office trading system development
* Strong understanding of microservices architecture
* Skilled in API design and integration with messaging systems
* Knowledge of Aeron preferred
* Experience in front-office trading environments
* Strong collaboration skills and energized by complex technical challenges
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
Kforce's client, a well-established and growing firm in the fintech sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems) to join its talented engineering team in Jersey City, NJ. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation trading solutions in a dynamic and innovation-focused environment.
Summary:
As a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems), you'll play a critical role in a team at the forefront of trading technology. You'll collaborate with industry experts, expand your technical skills, and deliver complex, high-performance systems that power global financial markets.
Responsibilities:
* Greenfield Project: Play a key in the design and development of a complex, global trading system - a true Greenfield initiative offering the rare opportunity to build from the ground up.
* Algorithmic Trading & Smart Order Routing: Contribute to the development of advanced algorithmic trading strategies and smart order routing systems, ensuring optimal trade execution across multiple venues.
* Low-Latency Messaging: Engineer high-volume, low-latency messaging solutions for electronic trading using technologies such as Aeron, ensuring reliable, ultra-fast data transmission.
* Cutting-Edge Technology: Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-based services, complex distributed platforms, and APIs critical to supporting high-frequency trading.
* Agile Development: Engage in full lifecycle software engineering (Java) within an Agile environment, leveraging big data technologies to power real-time trading applications.
* Award-Winning Workplace: Recently recognized as a Best Place to Work, reflecting a strong commitment to employee satisfaction, career development, and a collaborative culture.
REQUIREMENTS:
* 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on building high-performance systems
* Deep expertise in Java programming
* Proven track record in low-latency front office trading system development
* Strong understanding of microservices architecture
* Skilled in API design and integration with messaging systems
* Knowledge of Aeron preferred
* Experience in front-office trading environments
* Strong collaboration skills and energized by complex technical challenges
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.
By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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