Software Engineer III

Interactive Brokers Group•Greenwich, CT

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. is a global financial services company seeking a Software Engineer III to join their clearing applications group. This group works on back-end, internal systems, and client-facing applications that support various financial operations such as funds and banking software, client cash management, brokerage operations, securities borrowing and lending, clearing operations, regulatory reporting, trade settlement, corporate action processing, client statements, reference data systems, and IPO processing. The team also develops internal tools for software releases, job scheduling, service location, security frameworks, and build management. The role involves creating and improving intelligent, automated systems to provide world-class solutions for brokerage customers. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related degree.
5+ years of Java experience or similar object-oriented language experience.
Strong knowledge of object-oriented concepts, n-tier applications.
Knowledge of relational database concepts (Oracle is a plus).
Hands-on experience with server-side programming, ideally with Java/JEE or C++, message-oriented systems, RESTful web services, and microservices.
Desire to challenge the status quo, create simple, elegant solutions to complex problems, and follow solutions from development through production release, acceptance testing, and support.
Experience with configuration and deployment on application servers, ideally JBoss.
Knowledge of financial instruments is a plus but is not required. Otherwise, you have a desire to learn about and understand financial instruments and concepts.

Nice To Haves

Oracle database experience
Experience with JBoss application server

Responsibilities

Creating software applications or systems to meet user needs while considering functionality, reliability, and scalability.
Utilizing Java programming languages to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and develop back-end services and algorithms.
Conducting thorough testing to identify bugs or issues in the software and resolving them to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Working closely with other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and specifications.
Reviewing code written by peers for quality assurance and providing constructive feedback.
Updating and modifying existing applications to improve efficiency, enhance functionality, and fix vulnerabilities.
Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for code, software designs, and development processes for future reference.
Keeping up with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and programming languages to refine skills and improve development processes.
Contributing to project timelines, estimates, and resource allocations to ensure deadlines are met and goals are achieved.
Assisting users with software-related issues and providing training sessions when needed.
Have a desire to learn about and understand financial instruments and concepts.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Annual performance-based bonus
Stock grant awards
401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
100% employer-paid medical premiums, with generous employer contributions to dental & vision plans as well.
Wellness screening and assessments
Health coaches
Counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks paid parental leave for eligible employees)
Company-paid basic life insurance
Company-paid accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, and Commuter FSAs)
Quarterly fitness stipend
Education reimbursement
Professional development opportunities
Legal services
Telehealth access
Voluntary insurance options
Backup child and adult care support through Care.com
Daily lunch allowance
Fully stocked kitchen with healthy breakfast and snack options