Talan

Low Latency Java Developer - eTrading Applications

Talan$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics
  • 5-8 years of experience in trading system development
  • 5+ years hands-on enterprise Java development (Java 11-17)
  • Strong experience with asynchronous, event-driven programming and concurrency
  • Proven background in low-latency, high-throughput application development
  • Strong mix of technical (60%) and business (40%) skills with ability to work across global teams

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and support low-latency, event-driven trading systems
  • Work closely with traders, quants, and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
  • Provide accurate work estimates and contribute to technical architecture and design
  • Ensure code quality with CI/CD, static and dynamic code analysis, and security scans
  • Mentor developers and provide technical guidance
  • Participate in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis to production support

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire, increasing to 27 based on seniority, with cash-out option for unused vacation
  • 8 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days per year
  • Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans plus FSA
  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Commuter/transit benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

Location: NYC (Hybrid - at least 4 days onsite/week)
Visa Sponsorship: We offer sponsorship under specific treaty-based U.S. work visas, including TN and E-2 (for eligible Canadian, Mexican, and French citizens). We do not support or transfer other visa types (e.g., H-1B).

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join a global team building and enhancing low-latency, high-throughput trading applications. The role requires close collaboration with trading, quantitative, risk, compliance, and IT teams to deliver innovative electronic trading solutions leveraging modern technologies and architectures.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and support low-latency, event-driven trading systems.
  • Work closely with traders, quants, and other business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
  • Provide accurate work estimates and contribute to technical architecture and design.
  • Ensure code quality with CI/CD, static and dynamic code analysis, and security scans.
  • Mentor developers and provide technical guidance.
  • Participate in all phases of the software delivery lifecycle, from analysis to production support.

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Qualifications

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
  • 5-8 years of experience in trading system development.
  • 5+ years hands-on enterprise Java development (Java 11-17).
  • Strong experience with asynchronous, event-driven programming and concurrency.
  • Proven background in low-latency, high-throughput application development.
  • Strong mix of technical (60%) and business (40%) skills with the ability to work across global teams.

Preferred Skills
  • Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Boot Actuator).
  • Apache Camel 3, JMS (Active MQ or similar).
  • REST APIs (enterprise authentication & authorization).
  • MS SQL Server and/or Sybase.
  • Knowledge of electronic trading workflows (e.g., RFQ) and market integrations (ION, TradeWeb, Bloomberg).

Company's Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:
  • 💵 The salary range for this role is US$120,000 - US$150,000
  • 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
  • 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
  • ❤🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
  • 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
  • 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

Additional Information

About Talan

Talan is a French IT consulting firm that provides business and technology solutions to its clients. The company was founded in 2002 and has since grown to become a leading player in the European IT consulting market. Talan offers a wide range of services, including digital transformation, data management, software development, and cybersecurity. The company has a strong focus on innovation and has developed several proprietary tools and methodologies to help its clients achieve their goals. Talan has offices in several countries, including France, Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.
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