Job ID: JOB_ID_5855
Job Overview
We are seeking a talented senior hands-on Java Developer to join our core Equities Engineering team. You will design, develop, and implement our applications to support front office and operations groups. You will work cross-functionally with various stakeholders, trading systems, and running operational procedures to ensure our applications are managed efficiently and systematically. You will take a hands-on approach to understanding business drivers and the products we work with. You will drive innovation and continuous improvements within our development and operational practices. You will help re-engineer, modernize our platform and drive migration to a scalable microservice, cloud-based architecture using AI and other cutting-edge development tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, design, Trading Channels, Messaging Channels interfacing with other venues and exchanges using industry standard protocols
- Operate mission-critical systems and deliver day-to-day enhancements across front office and Operations
- Design and develop core components in Java using messaging systems like Kafka and MQ
- Coordinate internal system testing procedures
- Collaborate and deliver through teams in a platform operating model
- Delivery & Maintenance for the applications within Equities domain
- Provide second-level support
- Mentor junior developers
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required, advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in business analysis and software development with Trading systems analysis and administration experience required.
- 10+ years of experience in software development required.
- Strong proficiency with Java, SQL, and Git.
- Strong proficiency of industry standard messaging protocols like Kafka, MQ, FIX, FpML, etc.
- Proficiency with Data Standards & Data Modelling.
- Proficiency with spring-based frameworks, including Spring, Spring Boot and Spring Integration.
- Comfort with cloud environments and dev ops.
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux environments.
- Knowledge of Equity products and instruments.
- Familiarity with one or more AI vibe-coding and coding-assist tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Code, etc)
Preferred Experience
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry with focus on Equities
- Hands-on experience and working knowledge of Order Management Systems, Smart Order Routers
- Previous experience designing and implementing new systems and features across platforms
- Management of trade data feeds and feeds to downstream systems
- Understanding of trade life cycles for equities
- Understanding of regulatory landscape from a developer perspective
- Brings production support experience and can troubleshoot issues under pressure
- Previous experience with application profiling and debugging
- Familiarity with Angular & Python is a plus
- Strong communication and organization skills
Special Requirements
Must be able to site onsite in 240 Greenwich Street, NYC 4 days / week
Compensation & Location
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 per year
Location: New York, NY
Recruiter / Company – Contact Information
Email: hi@hexgs.com
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