C# Algo Developer

Huxley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trading Developer to design, build, and support sophisticated electronic trading solutions for equities and futures markets. This role collaborates with trading, technology, and infrastructure teams to develop high-performance trading systems that operate reliably in fast-moving environments.

The ideal candidate has real-time, low-latency experience with scalability and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing front-office or electronic trading applications.
• Experience across OMS, Trade Execution, Real-Time Market Data, Real-Time Pricing, Algorithmic or Systematic Trading, Market Making, Auto-Hedging, and Exchange Connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, support, and enhance low-latency trading systems and related tools.
• Take ownership of algorithmic trading platforms throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through production deployment and support.
• Partner directly with traders and business stakeholders to understand requirements and implement trading strategies.
• Analyze and optimize end-to-end system performance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, support, and connectivity teams to improve reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Enhance and adapt existing trading tools and platforms to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay current on developments in algorithmic trading, market structure, and electronic execution.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams across multiple business and technology functions.
• Improve research and quantitative development infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement new indicators, analytics, and trading strategies while recommending technical solutions to support business objectives.

Skills

C#

Real-time systems

Low-latency

Multithreading

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Agile SDLC

Profiling

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Algorithmic Trading Developer to design, build, and support sophisticated electronic trading solutions for equities and futures markets. This individual will work closely with trading, technology, and infrastructure teams to develop high-performance trading systems that operate reliably in fast-moving market environments.

The ideal candidate has experience building real-time, low-latency applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability. Success in this role requires the ability to rapidly convert trading ideas and business requirements into robust production-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, support, and enhance low-latency trading systems and related tools.
• Take ownership of algorithmic trading platforms throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through production deployment and support.
• Partner directly with traders and business stakeholders to understand requirements and implement trading strategies.
• Analyze and optimize end-to-end system performance.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, support, and connectivity teams to improve reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Enhance and adapt existing trading tools and platforms to meet evolving business needs.
• Stay current on developments in algorithmic trading, market structure, and electronic execution.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams across multiple business and technology functions.
• Improve research and quantitative development infrastructure.
• Evaluate and implement new indicators, analytics, and trading strategies while recommending technical solutions to support business objectives.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong software development experience using C#.
• Experience building real-time, low-latency, high-availability applications.
• Expertise in parallel programming, multithreading, and asynchronous processing.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.
• Understanding of distributed systems, computer architecture, and network architecture.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies and continuous delivery practices.
• Experience with memory and CPU profiling, performance optimization, and multithreaded debugging.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Python development experience.
• Experience with performance testing, benchmarking, and application profiling.
• Knowledge of algorithmic trading systems and execution strategies.
• Familiarity with exchange connectivity and electronic trading infrastructure.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing front-office or electronic trading applications.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Order Management Systems (OMS)
  • Trade Execution Systems
  • Real-Time Market Data Platforms
  • Real-Time Pricing Systems
  • Algorithmic Trading
  • Systematic Trading
  • Market Making
  • Auto-Hedging Solutions
  • Exchange Connectivity
• Exposure to financial markets and electronic trading environments.
• Experience within equities, futures, fixed income, or other asset classes is beneficial.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Master's degree or equivalent industry experience is a plus.

EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change.