Lead Java Developer - Exchange Connectivity, FIX
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Senior Java Developer – Front Office eTrading / Exchange Connectivity New York City – Hybrid (2 days onsite) We are partnering with a leading global financial institution seeking a Senior Java Developer to join a high-performance Front Office eTrading and Exchange Connectivity team. This is a senior engineering role focused on building low-latency, high-throughput distributed trading platforms supporting cross-asset electronic trading and market connectivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and enhance Exchange Connectivity platforms across multiple asset classes
- Build low-latency, high-performance Java trading systems within Front Office environments
- Design scalable distributed systems for high-throughput message processing
- Work closely with global development teams, trading desks, and connectivity leads
- Lead technical delivery and mentor junior engineers
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, traders, and quantitative teams
Required Experience:
- Expert Core Java development experience within Front Office electronic trading environments
- Strong background in low-latency, high-performance systems development
- Proven experience with Exchange Connectivity and market access platforms
- Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, JVM tuning, and memory management
- Strong Linux systems knowledge
- Experience building distributed systems and network-based applications
- Financial markets experience across eTrading, market connectivity, execution systems, or risk platforms
Technical Skills:
- Core Java
- Low Latency Java
- Front Office Trading Systems
- eTrading Platforms
- Exchange Connectivity
- Multi-threading / Concurrency
- Distributed Systems Architecture
- Linux
- FIX Protocol
- OUCH
- Millennium Exchange Protocols
- TCP/UDP Networking
- High-Throughput Messaging
- Containerisation / Cloud Technologies
Nice to Have:
- C++ development experience
- Knowledge of AI / Machine Learning tools within trading technology environments
Location: New York City – Hybrid working model (2 days per week onsite)
If interested, please apply directly or contact me for a confidential discussion.