Senior Java Developer

Description:

🛡️ Now Hiring: Senior Java Developer
📍 Onsite (New York, NY | Chicago, IL | Houston, TX) | 8+ Years Experience

If you have deep specialization in high-throughput trading platforms and the technical acumen to design sub-millisecond execution engines, this opportunity aligns perfectly with your professional trajectory. Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Java Developer to architect and scale distributed microservices that power real-time algorithms for Capital Markets.

Core Responsibilities & Requirements:
✅ High-Frequency Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of distributed, ultra-low latency microservices utilizing Core Java (v17+ preferred) and Spring Boot tailored specifically for electronic trading environments.
✅ Algorithm Engineering: Collaborate with quantitative analysts and product teams to translate complex execution strategies and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems into robust, production-ready code.
✅ Performance Optimization: Drive rigorous performance tuning, advanced multithreading, garbage collection (GC) optimization, and memory management to sustain sub-millisecond execution speeds.
✅ Advanced Messaging & Data: Integrate high-performance messaging middleware (Apache Kafka, Solace, Aeron) and leverage low-latency data stores (Redis, Hazelcast) for rapid trade persistence and auditing.
✅ Trading Domain Expertise: Apply profound knowledge of the full trade lifecycle (Order Management, Execution, Clearing, Settlement), market data structures, and strict regulatory frameworks (MiFID II, SEC Rule 606).
✅ Platform Governance: Architect and enforce critical "Safe Trading" protocols, embedding pre-trade risk checks and automated circuit breakers directly within the microservices mesh.