Java Developer (Low-latency trading platform)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain low-latency trading applications using Java.
• Optimize system performance to meet stringent latency requirements.
• Collaborate with trading and quant teams to understand system requirements and enhance platform capabilities.
• Implement and manage messaging protocols and data feeds for real-time processing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in production environments.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Java development experience, with a focus on low-latency systems.
• Proven experience in the financial services industry, particularly in trading environments.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, multithreading, and concurrency in Java.
• Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., FIX, Kafka) and databases (e.g., Redis, In-Memory).
• Experience with performance tuning and profiling tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.