Title: Software Developer
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months

Role Mandate: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, a passion for low-latency systems, and a deep understanding of financial markets.

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Devise and implement efficient algorithms and data structures tailored to low-latency environments.
• Create comprehensive test cases to ensure software stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement system enhancements.
• Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding new features and strategy behaviors.
• Investigate and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis independently.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal guidance.

Must-Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional Java development experience.
• Experience with Trading platforms or Capital Markets systems.
• Strong multi-threaded programming and performance optimization skills.
• Proven experience in developing low-latency trading systems.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and electronic trading workflows.
• Familiarity with the FIX protocol and market data integration.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong team collaboration and mentoring capabilities.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with profiling tools and latency measurement frameworks.
• Knowledge of containerization and cloud-native architectures.

Interviews:

• 1st round – Reporting Manager
• 2nd Round – Technical
• 3rd Round - Technical

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 90.00/hr.