Low Latency Java Developer - eTrading Applications

Talan • New York, NY

112d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a global team building and enhancing low-latency, high-throughput trading applications. The role requires close collaboration with trading, quantitative, risk, compliance, and IT teams to deliver innovative electronic trading solutions leveraging modern technologies and architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• 5–8 years of experience in trading system development.
• 5+ years hands-on enterprise Java development (Java 11–17).
• Strong experience with asynchronous, event-driven programming and concurrency.
• Proven background in low-latency, high-throughput application development.
• Strong mix of technical (60%) and business (40%) skills with the ability to work across global teams.

Nice To Haves

• Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Boot Actuator).
• Apache Camel 3, JMS (Active MQ or similar).
• REST APIs (enterprise authentication & authorization).
• MS SQL Server and/or Sybase.
• Knowledge of electronic trading workflows (e.g., RFQ) and market integrations (ION, TradeWeb, Bloomberg).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support low-latency, event-driven trading systems.
• Work closely with traders, quants, and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Provide accurate work estimates and contribute to technical architecture and design.
• Ensure code quality with CI/CD, static and dynamic code analysis, and security scans.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis to production support.

Benefits

• The salary range for this role is US$120,000 - US$150,000.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out).
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year.
• Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA.
• Voluntary STD and LTD.
• Commuter/transit benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees