Senior Java Developer (Trading Systems)

Job Description

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>Project Description:</b></p><p>Building a risk applications and tools for innovative international top-tier hedge fund from the ground up, comprising the systems for traders, pre-trade checks and analysis, risks and limits management, reports of trading activities, FIX connectivity, market data providers connectivity (e.g. Bloomberg B-pipe), etc.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Java Developer with experience in developing and maintaining trading applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, Spring Boot, SQL, Redis, and Kafka. Candidates who have experience with Order Management Systems (OMS), exchange connectivity, FIX protocol, execution algorithms will be preferred.</p><p>You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, quants, and other technologists to build robust, scalable, and low-latency systems that support our investment and trading activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design, develop, and maintain core components of our Order Management and Execution Management Systems (OMS/EMS).</p><p>• Build and enhance exchange and broker connectivity including support for FIX protocol messaging and APIs.</p><p>• Work on trade lifecycle management, including order creation, routing, execution, and post-trade processes.</p><p>• Collaborate with traders and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.</p><p>• Optimize system performance for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance.</p><p>• Provide level 3 support for production trading systems when necessary.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Mandatory Skills Description:</b></p><p>• 8+ years of professional Java development experience, ideally in financial services.</p><p>• Strong experience in Java, Spring boot, Kafka, Redis, SQL or similar technologies.</p><p>• Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and performance tuning in Java.</p><p>• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot real-time trading issues.</p><p>• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</p><p>• Available and ready to provide level 3 support for production trading systems when necessary.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Nice-to-Have Skills Description:</b></p><p>• Knowledge of execution algorithms (e.g., VWAP, TWAP, POV, IS).</p><p>• Familiarity with buy-side platforms.</p><p>• Experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) and/or Execution Management Systems (EMS).</p><p>• Knowledge of FIX protocol (4.x) - buy-side connectivity, order routing, execution reports.</p><p>• Experience with exchange and broker integration (e.g., equities, futures, options, FX).</p><p>• Familiarity with market microstructure and electronic trading workflows.</p><p></p>