Senior Software Engineer - Low-Latency Trading Platform

EJR Search Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EJR Search Partners is seeking a skilled software engineer to lead development and maintenance of our Electronic Trading platform in New York. The role focuses on building scalable, low-latency trading systems and infrastructures, with emphasis on robust design and efficient execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test trading strategies, optimize performance, and ensure system stability at scale within a fast-paced trading environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Mathematics or Computer Science required.
• Experience in Electronic Trading preferred.
• Proficiency in managing system stability and scalability.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Independence in work, coupled with a strong inclination towards automation and optimization.
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to thrive as part of a team.
• Proficiency in exchange connectivity, FIX protocol, and market data handlers.
• Experience in developing algo trading strategies.
• Knowledge of financial trading and equities microstructure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and upkeep of new functionalities for our Electronic Trading platform.
• Apply a strong technical foundation to design, develop, and deploy distributed software solutions.
• Develop and maintain our proprietary, low-latency negotiation protocols, systems, and infrastructures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test trading strategies and infrastructures.
• Optimize the scalability, performance, and efficiency of a wide array of active trading strategies.

Skills

C# Programming

Generics

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Trading Domain Knowledge

Algorithmic Trading

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Exchange Connectivity

FIX Protocol

Market Data Handling

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

EJR Search Partners is seeking a skilled software engineer to lead development and maintenance of our Electronic Trading platform in New York. The role focuses on building scalable, low-latency trading systems and infrastructures, with emphasis on robust design and efficient execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test trading strategies, optimize performance, and ensure system stability at scale within a fast-paced trading environment.