Software Engineer – Low-Latency Trading Systems

ICAP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 136,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to design and deliver high‑quality software for our fixed income trading system. You will lead features from design through delivery, mentor juniors, and collaborate with QA to ensure robust testing and secure coding practices.

You will contribute to architectural discussions, promote best practices, and explore new technologies to drive continuous improvement across teams. Opportunity to impact critical market infrastructure in a global firm.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Essential: Proven experience with C/C++ programming languages.
• Essential: Solid experience with developing applications on Unix/Linux.
• Essential: Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgresSQL).
• Essential: Experience with messaging technologies (e.g. Solace, Google Protocol Buffers).
• Essential: Exposure to real-time event processing (e.g. Messaging, Signals, DB events).
• Essential: Experience using feature and bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira).
• Essential: Solid understanding of software design principles and secure coding practices.
• Essential: Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.
• Essential: Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Desired: Experience with microservices architecture and serverless technologies.
• Desired: Exposure to financial markets or trading systems.
• Desired: Understanding of performance optimization and low-latency systems.
• Desired: Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker).
• Desired: Experience with modern AI-assisted development tools and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions aligned with technical strategy.
• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to ensure best practices.
• Own key features from design through delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Partner with QA teams to ensure robust testing and quality assurance.
• Implement and promote engineering best practices, including code reviews and CI/CD.
• Engage in continuous improvement by experimenting with new technologies.
• Communicate effectively on progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and influence technical decisions.
• Ensure compliance with security, risk management, and regulatory standards.

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Tools

C/C++

Unix/Linux

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Google Protocol Buffers

Solace

Jira

AWS

Docker

Job description

TP ICAP in New York is seeking a Software Engineer to design and deliver high‑quality software for our fixed income trading system. You will lead features from design through delivery, mentor juniors, and collaborate with QA to ensure robust testing and secure coding practices.

You will contribute to architectural discussions, promote best practices, and explore new technologies to drive continuous improvement across teams. Opportunity to impact critical market infrastructure in a global firm.