Lead Java Developer

Euclid Innovations, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Euclid Innovations Inc. is seeking a senior Java Developer for Market Data and FIX Protocol integration in Charlotte, NC. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade Java applications with emphasis on performance and reliability.

5–10 years of professional experience is expected. Ideal candidates bring experience with Market Data systems, FIX Protocol connectivity, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional Java development experience.
• Strong object-oriented design and software engineering principles.
• Experience with multithreaded and concurrent applications.
• Linux/Unix environment experience.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support Java-based applications and services.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Collaborate with business users, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams.
• Develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices.
• Support production releases and deployments.
• Analyze system performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Work on systems requiring high reliability, concurrency, and performance.

Skills

Java

Multithreaded Programming

Object-Oriented Design

Linux/Unix

Analytical & Debugging

Communication

Teamwork & Independence

Tools

Git

Spring / Spring Boot

REST APIs

Kafka / Messaging

Job description

Java Developer (Market Data & FIX Protocol)

Charlotte, NC

12+ Months

Position Overview

We are seeking a Java Developer with 5-10 years of professional experience to join our technology team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, enhancing, and supporting business-critical applications in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong Java development skills, experience building enterprise applications, and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. Experience with Market Data systems and/or FIX Protocol is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support Java-based applications and services
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues
• Collaborate with business users, developers, QA, and infrastructure teams
• Develop scalable, reliable, and maintainable software solutions
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development best practices
• Support production releases and deployments
• Analyze system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Work on systems requiring high reliability, concurrency, and performance

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of professional Java development experience
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design and software engineering principles
• Strong experience developing multithreaded and concurrent applications
• Solid understanding of Java concurrency concepts, including thread safety, synchronization, concurrent collections, executors, and performance considerations
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills
• Experience with Git or equivalent source control systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Financial Services, Capital Markets, or Electronic Trading environments
• Knowledge of Market Data systems, market structure, and exchange connectivity
• Experience with FIX Protocol and trading connectivity
• Experience with messaging technologies and distributed systems
• Experience supporting production applications
• Experience developing high-performance or low-latency applications
• Experience working with real-time systems

Technical Skills

Required

• Java
• Multithreaded and Concurrent Programming
• Object-Oriented Design and Development
• Git or equivalent source control system

Preferred

• Spring / Spring Boot
• REST APIs
• Messaging technologies (Kafka, JMS, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Market Data Technologies
• FIX Engines and FIX Connectivity
• Distributed Systems
• Performance Tuning and Optimization

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a hands-on developer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, writing high-quality code, and supporting mission-critical applications in production environments.

Candidates with experience in Market Data, electronic trading systems, or FIX connectivity are highly desirable. However, strong Java developers with proven experience in concurrency, distributed systems, and production support will also be considered.

Thanks & Regards

Euclid Innovations Inc.

15720 Brixham Hill avenue, Suite 201 Charlotte NC 28277

www.euclidinnovations.com

Euclid Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

At Euclid Innovations, we embrace individuals of all abilities and strive to ensure that our hiring and interview processes are accessible and accommodating to meet the needs of all applicants.