Sr. Backend Developer

New York, NY, US • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Front Office
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Pricing
  • Profit And Loss
  • Application Development
  • Systems Design
  • Migration
  • Microservices
  • Scalability
  • Testing
  • Mentorship
  • Management
  • Software Development
  • Enterprise Software
  • Backend Development
  • Java
  • Spring Framework
  • SQL
  • Git
  • Messaging
  • Apache Kafka
  • IBM WebSphere MQ
  • FpML
  • Data Modeling
  • Cloud Computing
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Google Cloud
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • DevOps
  • Continuous Integration
  • Continuous Delivery
  • Software Development Methodology
  • Analytical Skill
  • Debugging
  • GitHub
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Financial Services
  • Capital Market
  • Equities
  • Workflow
  • Order Management
  • Routers
  • Smart Order Routing
  • Oracle Management Server
  • Caching
  • GemFire
  • Performance Tuning
  • Optimization
  • AngularJS
  • Python
  • Production Support
  • Trading

Summary

Sr. Backend Developer - Trading Platforms / Equities Engineering
A leading global financial services organization is seeking a Sr. Backend Developer to join its Equities Engineering team supporting mission-critical trading platforms and front-office applications. This role is focused on building scalable, high-performance backend systems and modernizing enterprise architecture across Order Management, Execution, Pricing, Risk, and P&L platforms.
The ideal candidate will be a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Java, distributed messaging systems, cloud-native application development, and low-latency system design. This role will play a key part in platform modernization initiatives, including OMS consolidation efforts, microservices architecture, and cloud migration programs.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain mission-critical backend trading and operational applications within the Equities domain
  • Build and support trading channels and messaging integrations with brokers, venues, exchanges, and downstream systems
  • Develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and distributed messaging technologies
  • Support platform modernization initiatives involving:
    • Microservices architecture
    • Cloud-native deployments
    • OMS consolidation
    • AI-assisted development workflows
  • Deliver low-latency, high-throughput solutions focused on scalability and performance optimization
  • Design and maintain integrations using industry-standard messaging protocols including:
    • Kafka
    • MQ
    • FIX
    • FpML
  • Coordinate internal testing procedures and production release activities
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Trading, Operations, and Engineering teams
  • Provide second-level production support and troubleshoot issues in high-pressure trading environments
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices
  • Support trade data feed management and downstream system integrations
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of software development experience in enterprise application environments
  • Strong hands-on backend development experience with:
    • Java
    • Spring Framework
    • Spring Boot
    • Spring Integration
    • SQL
    • Git
  • Strong expertise with distributed messaging technologies such as:
    • Kafka
    • IBM MQ
    • FIX
    • FpML
  • Experience designing scalable, low-latency distributed systems
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and enterprise data standards
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as:
    • AWS
    • Azure
    • Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience working within Linux and Windows environments
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern SDLC methodologies
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting capabilities
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as:
    • GitHub Copilot
    • Cursor
    • Windsurf
    • Claude Code
    • Similar AI coding assistants
  • Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience within financial services, capital markets, or trading environments
  • Exposure to Equities trading systems and trade lifecycle workflows
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Order Management Systems (OMS)
    • Smart Order Routers (SOR)
    • Trade data feeds
  • Experience supporting OMS consolidation or platform modernization initiatives
  • Familiarity with in-memory caching technologies such as:
    • Hazelcast
    • GemFire
  • Experience with application profiling, performance tuning, and latency optimization
  • Understanding of regulatory considerations within trading platforms
  • Familiarity with Angular and/or Python is a plus
  • Production support experience supporting business-critical trading applications
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  • Dice Id: 10488758
  • Position Id: a64ef723f81a48722013cd38079d38ca
  • Posted 6 hours ago
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