Algorithm Developer

Insight Global; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a VP-level Algorithm Developer to join their Fixed Income Algo Technology team in New York. This role requires experience in algorithmic trading and proficiency in Java or C++. You will work with traders, solve complex challenges, and directly influence business outcomes.

Qualified candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in e-trading pipelines and a background in large financial institutions, along with a strong understanding of e-Trading Market Structure. A supportive and inclusive environment is cultivated, where every individual can thrive.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience within e-trading/electronic trading pipelines.
• Experience in Algorithmic Trading and Pricing Systems.
• Knowledge of connectivity between trading systems and venues.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to algorithmic trading capabilities for the Spread Product.
• Collaborate with traders and quants on complex problems.
• Impact business outcomes directly through technology solutions.

Skills

e‑trading/electronic trading pipelines

Java or C++ proficiency

Willingness to learn Rust programming language

Background working for large financial institutions

Strong understanding of e‑Trading Market Structure

Fixed Income Trading experience

FIX protocol knowledge

Low latency development experience

AI Tooling awareness

Rust programming experience

Job description

Job Description

A client of Insight Global is seeking a VP-level Algorithm Developer to join their Fixed Income Algo Technology team in North America. This position will play a pivotal role in advancing their internal market-making and algorithmic trading capabilities for the Spread Product algo trading business. This is a unique and challenging opportunity for an experienced software engineer to contribute to one of the industry's largest and most sophisticated algorithmic trading platforms. This position will be instrumental in creating best-in-class, next‑generation products, directly impacting the organization's clients' franchise. This role involves close collaboration with traders and quants to solve complex business and technology problems, with a direct and measurable influence on business outcomes.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 4‑5 years of hands‑on experience within e‑trading/electronic trading pipelines. Acceptable backgrounds include: Algorithmic Trading, Pricing Systems, RFQ (Request for Quote) Platforms, Distribution Platforms, Market Connectivity, Low‑Latency Trading Infrastructure, or Market Data System.
• Java or C++ proficiency.
• Willingness to learn Rust programming language.
• Background working for large financial institutions (e.g., JPMC, Goldman, Morgan Stanley, TB Bank, Deutsche Bank, other investment banks, hedge funds).
• Strong understanding of e‑Trading Market Structure & how the pipeline operates.
• Candidates should be able to explain connectivity between trading systems and venues (Electronic Trading workflows, Market microstructure, Pricing engines, Streaming pricing, RFQ execution, etc).
• Fixed Income Trading experience.
• Most preferred domain expertise: Fixed Income Electronic Trading, Rates Trading, Credit Trading, Fixed Income Market Structure.
• Rust programming experience.
• FIX protocol knowledge, Trading APIs, Market Data protocols, Feed Handlers.
• Low latency development experience (low latency trading systems, connectivity layers, market access platforms, real‑time pricing systems).
• AI Tooling awareness, familiarity with CoPilot.