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Senior Software Engineer - Low Latency Trading / Core Java

Chicago, IL, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Skills

Workflow
Microsoft Exchange
Routing
Banking
Java
Market Analysis
Multithreading
Concurrent Computing
TCP
UDP
Computer Networking
Linux
Trading
Financial Services

Summary

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Core Java Engineer with recent, hands-on experience developing low- or ultra-low-latency electronic trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of actual trading workflows and experience building performance-sensitive backend systems.

Location: Chicago, IL - Hybrid (2 days onsite required)
Type: Long-term Contract

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:

Matching engines
Order books
Market data processing
Exchange connectivity
Order routing
Trading gateways
Other performance-sensitive backend trading systems
Experience within trading firms, banks, or exchanges

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in Core Java
Recent hands-on experience with low-latency or ultra-low-latency electronic trading
Strong understanding of market data, order books, and trading logic
Excellent knowledge of multithreading and concurrency
Experience with TCP/UDP networking
Strong Linux experience
Proven experience with production performance and latency troubleshooting
Experience developing performance-sensitive backend trading systems

Important Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have actual low-latency trading development experience. Financial-services experience alone is not sufficient.

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Dice Id: 91134517
Position Id: 932683ef13411115bf11ddb7f783128
Posted 4 hours ago

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