Java Algorithmic Trading Developer

Phaxis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis seeks a senior Java developer to design, build, and optimize algorithmic trading systems for equity markets. You will work in a highly technical, team-oriented environment with cross-functional teams across multiple departments and regions.

The role emphasizes ownership, independence, and the ability to manage priorities and meet critical deadlines while delivering high-performance trading solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets.
• Hands-on Java development experience focused on building, enhancing, and supporting trading applications.
• Experience collaborating within highly technical, team-oriented environments.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams across multiple departments, geographies, and international locations.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills with ability to prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities focused on reliable, high-performance trading solutions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.

Skills

Algorithmic trading

Java development

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Independent work

Prioritization

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Engineering/Math

Job description

• Proven experience designing and developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets.
• Strong hands-on Java development experience with a focus on building, enhancing, and supporting trading applications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within highly technical, team-oriented environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with cross-functional teams across multiple departments, geographic regions, and international locations.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects toward successful completion.
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet critical deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on developing reliable, high-performance trading solutions.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.