Equity Full Stack Developer

Talent Algo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in New York is seeking an experienced Equity Trading Front Office Developer. This role requires a senior-level full stack software developer with 10-15 years in front-office design and expertise in Java and web technologies. Responsibilities include developing and supporting trading applications, enhancing system performance, and working collaboratively within a team. The ideal candidate is analytical, able to work under pressure, and has strong database skills and UI/UX experience.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years front-office design, development & support of web-based applications.
• Experience in a high intensity trading environment.
• Expert level in Java and strong knowledge of web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop trading technology for Equity Trading.
• Define, design, code, build and debug complex applications.
• Maintain web-based applications to enhance performance and reliability.

Skills

Front-office design

Java

Web technologies (JavaScript, HTML5)

Database skills (SQL Server)

UI/UX experience

Windows/Linux OS experience

Networking fundamentals

Low latency messaging (Kafka)

Job description

The front office development role requires an experienced senior level full stack software developer, with a proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance systems. The ideal candidate would demonstrate a passion for software development and be familiar with the recent trends in technology. We’re looking for a person who works well on a team but is capable of independently accomplishing tasks of significant scope and complexity. Excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work quickly and effectively under time pressure are expected.

Equity Trading Front office developer responsible for:

• Front office trading technology development for Equity Trading
• Do it all: define, design, code, build and debug complex object-oriented multi-tier distributed software application
• Design, develop and maintain web-based applications to enhance the performance and reliability of our current applications
• Work involves development and enhancement of trade processing modules, messaging components, reporting applications
• Participate in gathering requirements and enhancing current applications
• Day to day support of applications

Skills and experience required:

• 10-15 years Front-office design, development & support of web-based applications
• Looking for someone who has worked in a capacity with high intensity and attentiveness to trading environment
• Must have Java – expert level, looking for a highly technical developer
• Must have strong knowledge of web technologies including JavaScript, HTML5
• Must have strong database skills/experience (SQL Server)
• Must have proficiency in building front office visualization dashboards and relevant UI/UX experience
• Must have Windows/Linux OS experience
• Strong networking fundamentals and experience with low latency messaging-based applications like Kafka is a strong plus

Experience with building applications using in-memory datastore is a plus.