Senior Platform and eTrading Architect

BCforward; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global client exposure

Growth opportunities

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Senior Platform and eTrading Architect to join our team in Jersey City. You will design and deliver large-scale, low-latency distributed trading platforms using Java and Python, with a focus on resiliency, observability, and performance engineering to meet mission-critical trading demands.

You will lead architecture initiatives for AMPS-based messaging, microservices, and event-driven patterns, drive capacity planning, and establish standards for resilient, scalable

Qualifications

• 12+ years designing and delivering large-scale distributed eTrading platforms.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Python in high-performance environments.
• Experience with low-latency, zero-GC style architectures and JVM tuning.
• Knowledge of data structures, concurrency, and computer architecture fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology initiatives to improve platform resiliency and fault tolerance across trading platforms.
• Design and implement scalable architectures to support growing trading volumes.
• Advance observability through monitoring, telemetry, alerting, and distributed tracing.
• Develop capacity management and performance engineering strategies to address bottlenecks.
• Modernize platform architecture with cloud-native, event-driven, and automation-first approaches.
• Enhance messaging infrastructure and data distribution platforms (AMPS).
• Analyze incidents to deliver architectural improvements and reduce operational risk.
• Establish engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for mission-critical systems.

Skills

Java

Python

Low-latency design

Event-driven architecture

Observability

Performance engineering

JVM tuning

Data modeling

Concurrency

Microservices

Tools

AMPS

Job description

Senior Platform and eTrading ArchitectLocation: Jersey City, NJDuration: Contract - 12 monthsPay Range: $68/hr (W2)Job ID: 411569

About BCforwardBCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Platform and eTrading Architect to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in designing and delivering large-scale, low-latency distributed trading platforms using Java, Python, and event-driven architectures and a proven ability to drive resiliency, observability, and performance engineering to meet mission-critical trading demands.

• Lead technology initiatives to improve platform resiliency, recoverability, and fault tolerance across eCredit and Portfolio Trading platforms.
• Design and implement scalable architectures that support growing trading volumes and throughput demands.
• Advance observability through monitoring, telemetry, alerting, distributed tracing, and operational analytics.
• Develop capacity management and performance engineering strategies to identify and address bottlenecks proactively.
• Modernize platform architecture with cloud-native, event-driven, and automation-first engineering practices.
• Enhance messaging infrastructure and data distribution platforms, including AMPS-based architectures.
• Analyze production incidents and recurring issues to deliver strategic architectural improvements and reduce operational risk.
• Establish engineering standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for mission-critical trading systems.
• Meet a business-driven start date that will fall 2-4 weeks after offer acceptance.
• Complete GLIDER ID verification as part of onboarding.

• 12+ years designing and delivering large-scale distributed eTrading platforms.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Python in high-performance, mission- critical environments.
• Experience with low-latency and Zero-GC architectures, including JVM tuning, memory management, and GC optimization.
• Deep knowledge of data structures, data modeling, memory layouts, concurrency, and computer architecture fundamentals.
• Expertise in platform resiliency, observability, performance engineering, and scalability.
• Experience with microservices, APIs, messaging platforms, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• AMPS messaging architecture experience, including resiliency, failover, capacity planning, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Experience with AI-assisted SDLC tools to improve delivery speed, code quality, and engineering efficiency.
• Knowledge of trading workflows, RFQ platforms, pricing engines, and electronic execution systems.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to: Competitive compensation and benefits Opportunities for growth with global clients A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects

Additional Details

Primary Skill: Python Secondary Skill: UI Architect Tertiary Skill: UX Designers and Visual Designers Hours per Day: 8 Labor Type: Technical

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.