Senior Java/Scala Developer

Akaasa Technologies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Akaasa Technologies seeks a Senior Java/Scala Developer to design and scale microservices for real-time execution algorithms in a high-frequency trading environment.

You will work with Quants, Traders, and Product teams to deliver ultra-low latency systems and ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building high-performance, low-latency trading systems.
• Design and scale microservices for real-time execution algorithms.
• Ensure compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed microservices using Java/Spring Boot for high-frequency trading environments.
• Collaborate with Quants and Product Managers to translate complex execution strategies into production-ready applications.
• Perform performance tuning, GC optimization, memory management, and concurrency optimization to maintain sub-millisecond execution speeds.
• Implement Safe Trading protocols, including pre-trade risk checks and automated circuit breakers.
• Build and maintain algorithmic trading engines and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems.
• Work with trading teams across the full trade lifecycle, including Order Management, Execution, Clearing, and Settlement.
• Ensure solutions meet applicable risk, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Core Java

Scala

Spring Boot

Spring Cloud

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Aeron

Redis

Hazelcast

MiFID II

SEC Rule 606

TDD/BDD

CI/CD

Istio

Linkerd

SOR

Low-latency

Tools

Java/Spring Boot

Akka

Play

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Java/Scala Developer

Location: NYC 3 4 days/week onsite
Duration: 6 10 months

Interview: In person

Note

• Old LinkedIn with location - with photo
• Local candidate only

Background

Candidates with proven experience developing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and working closely with Quants, Traders, and Product teams are highly preferred.

Our client is looking for a Senior Java/Scala Developer with strong experience in high-throughput, low-latency trading platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and scaling microservices that support real-time execution algorithms while ensuring ultra-low latency, high availability, and compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop distributed microservices using Java/Spring Boot for high-frequency trading environments.
• Collaborate with Quants and Product Managers to translate complex execution strategies into production-ready applications.
• Perform performance tuning, GC optimization, memory management, and concurrency optimization to maintain sub-millisecond execution speeds.
• Implement Safe Trading protocols, including pre-trade risk checks and automated circuit breakers.
• Build and maintain algorithmic trading engines and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems.
• Work with trading teams across the full trade lifecycle, including Order Management, Execution, Clearing, and Settlement.
• Ensure solutions meet applicable risk, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills

• Expert-level Core Java, preferably Java 17+, with strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency patterns, and the Java Memory Model.
• Hands-on production experience with Scala, including functional programming, immutability, Akka, Play, or hybrid Java/Scala environments.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
• Experience with low-latency data stores such as Redis and Hazelcast, along with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of L1/L2/L3 market data and order books.
• Experience with algorithmic trading, execution platforms, and SOR systems.
• Knowledge of MiFID II and SEC Rule 606.
• Experience with TDD/BDD and CI/CD, including Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Familiarity with Istio or Linkerd is a plus.