Senior Java Developer (Trading Systems)

Job Description

Project Description:

Building a risk applications and tools for innovative international top-tier hedge fund from the ground up, comprising the systems for traders, pre-trade checks and analysis, risks and limits management, reports of trading activities, FIX connectivity, market data providers connectivity (e.g. Bloomberg B-pipe), etc.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with experience in developing and maintaining trading applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Redis, and Kafka. Candidates who have experience with Order Management Systems (OMS), exchange connectivity, FIX protocol, execution algorithms will be preferred.

You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, quants, and other technologists to build robust, scalable, and low-latency systems that support our investment and trading activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain core components of our Order Management and Execution Management Systems (OMS/EMS).
• Build and enhance exchange and broker connectivity including support for FIX protocol messaging and APIs.
• Work on trade lifecycle management, including order creation, routing, execution, and post-trade processes.
• Collaborate with traders and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Optimize system performance for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance.
• Provide level 3 support for production trading systems when necessary.

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 8+ years of professional Java development experience, ideally in financial services.
• Strong experience in Java, Spring boot, Kafka, Redis, SQL or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning in Java.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot real-time trading issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available and ready to provide level 3 support for production trading systems when necessary.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Knowledge of execution algorithms (e.g., VWAP, TWAP, POV, IS).
• Familiarity with buy-side platforms.
• Experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) and/or Execution Management Systems (EMS).
• Knowledge of FIX protocol (4.x) - buy-side connectivity, order routing, execution reports.
• Experience with exchange and broker integration (e.g., equities, futures, options, FX).
• Familiarity with market microstructure and electronic trading workflows.