Java Engineer – Fixed Income eTrading Platform (Hybrid in NYC)

Grid Dynamics; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Professional development

Well-equipped office

Job summary

Grid Dynamics is seeking a Java-focused engineer to help build a greenfield eTrading platform for a Tier 1 bank in New York City. You will design and implement scalable Java services and integrate them with Solace and Kafka, working closely with front-end and core low-latency teams.

The role emphasizes rigorous testing, autonomous delivery, and software craftsmanship on a globally scaled system. Hybrid work with a NYC office presence is offered, along with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Strong core Java background with production services experience.
• Experience with enterprise messaging frameworks such as Solace or Kafka.
• Deep commitment to testing and code quality.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, general-purpose Java services for the new eTrading platform from the ground up.
• Connect services across the platform using Solace and Kafka messaging architectures.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and low-latency C++/Rust engineers on integrated solutions.
• Lead changes across the full delivery cycle, including architecture reviews, development, testing, and deployment.
• Help establish high-quality engineering practices on a greenfield project.

Skills

Core Java

Testing discipline

Autonomy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Solace

Apache Kafka

Job description

About The Role

We are partnering with a Tier 1 investment bank to build its next-generation Fixed Income and Rates eTrading platform - a greenfield initiative delivering a cutting-edge trading system at global scale. As a technology solutions provider, our engineering teams build high-impact client systems designed for scalability, integration, and operational excellence.

We are partnering with a Tier 1 investment bank to build its next-generation Fixed Income and Rates eTrading platform - a greenfield initiative delivering a cutting-edge trading system at global scale. As a technology solutions provider, our engineering teams build high-impact client systems designed for scalability, integration, and operational excellence. Around the platform's low-latency core sits a family of general-purpose applications and services that make the platform operable, connected, and scalable across a global trading business. In this role, you will build these critical Java services, integrating across Solace and Kafka messaging systems while collaborating closely with the platform's core low-latency and front-end engineering teams.

Location: New York City, NY (hybrid - 3 days/week office attendance)

Ideal Candidate Profile

This position is ideal for an engineer who thrives on greenfield work with genuine impact - building a global trading platform from scratch without the constraints of legacy code. While these services sit outside the ultra-low-latency core, they are vital to the platform's overall success, making this role a perfect fit for a practitioner who takes pride in software craft and building things right from day one.

Responsibilities

What You'll Work On

• Greenfield Java Engineering: Build scalable, general-purpose Java services for the new eTrading platform from the ground up.
• Event-Driven Messaging Integration: Connect services across the platform and broader enterprise using Solace and Kafka messaging architectures.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with front-end engineers building trading UIs and low-latency C++/Rust engineers at the platform’s core.
• End-to-End Delivery Ownership: Lead changes across the full delivery cycle, including architecture reviews, hands-on development, rigorous testing, and production deployment.
• Engineering Standards: Help establish high-quality engineering practices and standards on a greenfield project where clean habits are set from day one.

Requirements

• Core Java Mastery: Strong core Java background with proven experience designing, building, and running mission-critical production services.
• Messaging Systems: Practical experience working with enterprise messaging frameworks such as Solace or Apache Kafka.
• Rigorous Testing Discipline: Deep commitment to testing and code quality, ensuring robust, production-ready software from the first commit.
• Autonomy & Communication: Clear, proactive communication with the independence to design solutions, own significant technical deliverables, and execute.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar field.

Nice to have

• Domain Knowledge: Fixed Income, Rates, or broader electronic trading (eTrading) and capital markets experience.
• Front-End Familiarity: Basic understanding of modern front-end technologies (React/TypeScript) to streamline backend-to-UI integration.
• Enterprise Banking: Prior experience working within global investment banks or large, highly regulated enterprises.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, vision, dental, etc.
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office
• Please note that all onboarding must occur in person and you may be asked to travel to attend.

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.