Senior Java Distributed Systems Engineer - Fintech- NYC - Salary up to 300K depending on experience + Benefits
About The Position
Adaptive is hiring a Senior Java Distributed Systems Engineer to help build Aeron Sequencer, technology that applies state machine replication to capital markets. The engineer will work on distributed systems that enable other engineering teams to build performant, reliable software. This hands-on role offers opportunities to influence product decisions, architecture, engineering practices, and how the team communicates its work. The role involves analysing, designing, discussing, developing, testing, and operating distributed systems built on replicated state machines. The engineer will write maintainable Java code, evolve messaging protocols and software libraries, troubleshoot production systems, and improve correctness and performance through testing and measurement. The position participates in the team's on-call rotation after becoming familiar with the systems. Adaptive partners with capital, commodity, and digital market participants to deliver front-office technology solutions. The company has offices in London, New York, Barcelona, Montreal, and Manila. The role supports a highly flexible hybrid working model. The New York salary range is $240,000–$300,000 USD, with actual base pay determined by skills, experience, and other permitted factors.
Requirements
- Experience designing, building, debugging, and operating distributed systems.
- Strong experience developing server-side software in Java.
- Experience designing and evolving messaging protocols or software libraries.
- Experience using different forms of testing to support software quality, including correctness and performance.
- Experience measuring, benchmarking, and profiling components or systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative approach and genuine interest in sharing knowledge and learning from others.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands based on long-term value and explain priorities to stakeholders.
- Confidence challenging the status quo and suggesting technical and cultural improvements.
Responsibilities
- Analyse, design, discuss, and develop distributed systems built on replicated state machines.
- Write clean, efficient Java code that is maintainable and self-documenting.
- Design and evolve messaging protocols and software libraries.
- Troubleshoot and debug Java applications and distributed systems.
- Improve correctness and performance through testing, benchmarking, measurement, and profiling.
- Raise work quality through code reviews, pairing, and technical discussions.
- Contribute to product decisions, not only task execution.
- Keep up to date with relevant software engineering technologies and practices.
- Clearly communicate technical decisions and priorities to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Join the team's on-call rotation to troubleshoot and resolve production issues once familiar with the systems.
Benefits
- Flexible hybrid working model.
- Medical coverage beginning the first day of the month after the start date, with six Aetna plans and a flat monthly employer contribution.
- Dental and vision coverage beginning the first day of the month after the start date, with employer contributions.
- 23 days of vacation per calendar year plus 11 public holidays.
- Short-term and long-term group disability insurance.
- 401(k) safe harbor plan with matching contributions up to 5% of base pay; employees may opt in after 90 days.
- Gym subsidy of up to $50 per month after probation.
- Life insurance at two times salary.
- Commuter benefits.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Wellbeing benefits and a focus on work-life balance.
- Diversity and inclusion programmes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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