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Java trading system developer

New York, NY ยท On-site

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Senior Server side Java developers to develop and implement real-time electronic trading systems Required skills: - Multi-threaded server systems (understanding of concurrency issues) - Extremely ...

$127K - $151K/yr

Overview As a trading system engineer, you'll work in a computationally intensive role that will allow you to use your strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading and ...

Trading System Engineer - New Grad

Bala Cynwyd, PA ยท On-site

$162K - $192K/yr

Overview As a trading system engineer, you'll work in a computationally intensive role that will allow you to use your strong technical skills to solve problems at the intersection of trading and ...

$15.75 - $20.50/hr

Overview Susquehanna is looking for highly motivated full-time students for our 10-week trading system engineering summer internship program. This is a computationally intensive role that will allow ...

... engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each clients ... Primary Responsibilities Integration Establish FIX trading connections to and from the platform by ...

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What does a trading system developer do?

A Trading System Developer designs, builds, and maintains software used for automated or algorithmic trading. They work with programming languages like C++, Python, or Java to create efficient, low-latency systems for executing trades. Their responsibilities include optimizing performance, integrating financial data, and ensuring system reliability. They often collaborate with traders, quantitative analysts, and infrastructure teams to refine algorithms and improve execution speed.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a trading system developer?

To thrive as a Trading System Developer, you need strong programming skills (usually in C++, Java, or Python), knowledge of financial markets, and a degree in computer science, engineering, or related fields. Familiarity with low-latency trading platforms, FIX protocol, and version control systems like Git is essential, and certifications such as CFA or FRM can be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and effective communication are key soft skills for collaborating with traders and other technical teams. These competencies are vital to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and scalability of high-stakes trading systems in a dynamic financial environment.

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Java trading system developer

New York, NY โ€ข On-site

$55.75 - $72.25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Senior Server side Java developers to develop and implement real-time electronic trading systems
Required skills:
- Multi-threaded server systems (understanding of concurrency issues)
- Extremely high throughput distributed systems
- High throughput messaging (preferably TIBCO RV)
- XML/databinding
- Experience with advanced java design patterns
- Experience with Unified Process or XP ( or similar iterative &
incremental development methodology )
Desired Experience:
- trading experience a big plus
- market data background a plus
- KX experience a plus