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
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Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
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Build and enhance low-latency trading applications and execution platforms.
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Collaborate with Quants and Product teams to implement algorithmic trading strategies.
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Optimize JVM performance, garbage collection, memory management, and concurrency.
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Develop resilient, highly available, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
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Implement pre-trade risk controls, circuit breakers, and safe trading mechanisms.
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Integrate high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
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Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD automation, and production support.
Required Qualifications
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8+ years of Java development experience.
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Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 17+ preferred).
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Extensive experience with:
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Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and Java Memory Model.
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Experience with Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
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Hands-on experience with Redis, Hazelcast, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
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Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
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Experience following TDD/BDD practices.
Capital Markets Experience
Candidates should have experience with:
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Electronic Trading Platforms
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Algorithmic Trading
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Smart Order Routing (SOR)
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Order Management Systems (OMS)
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Trade Execution
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Clearing & Settlement
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Market Data (L1/L2/L3)
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Financial regulations including MiFID II and SEC Rule 606
Additional Information
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Onsite Requirement: 5 days/week in Jersey City, NJ.
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Interview Process: 1-2 Internal Video Interviews followed by a Final In-Person Client Interview.
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Contract Length: 6+ Months with high potential for permanent conversion.
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Start Date: Immediate.
Important Notes
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.
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