Senior Java Developer - Trading

Only locals to NYC - it's a hybridNo C/C is acceptableW2 Only!-------------------financial services trading is a must----------------------------------Senior Java Developer – Front Office Trading (Greenfield Project)Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – Local candidates only)Contract: 12+ monthsWork Authorization: USC or GC holders onlyThis is not a maintenance role. This is a true greenfield build of a next-generation electronic trading platform. You will work directly with traders and quants, influencing how trading systems are designed and built from the ground up. If you enjoy high-impact work, low-latency systems, and front-office exposure, this is the role to move your career forward.ResponsibilitiesBuild and optimize low-latency, high-throughput trading systemsPartner directly with front office trading and quantitative teamsDesign scalable, high-performance architecturesOwn development end-to-end: design, build, deploy, and supportImprove code quality, performance, and system reliabilityMentor other engineers and contribute to technical directionRequirementStrong Java experience (JDK 11 or 17)Proven track record building low-latency trading applicationsDeep expertise in concurrency and event-driven architecturesExperience working in financial services/trading environmentsTech StackSpring Boot, Spring ecosystemApache CamelREST APIs and enterprise integrationsMessaging systems (JMS, ActiveMQ or similar)SQL Server and/or SybaseMurex Flex is a plus (not required)