Market Connectivity Developer - Trading

Millennium Management, LLC

$160K — $250K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years experience in Java programming with multi-threading
  • C++ development skills are a plus
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming
  • 3+ years experience in a financial institution
  • Strong knowledge of FIX protocol (FIX 4.2 - FIX 5.0)
  • Familiarity with binary trading protocols is advantageous
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Extensive experience in Linux development
  • Strong understanding of market structure for equities, futures, options and FX products
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP & multicast networking protocols
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues (Level '3' support)

Responsibilities

  • Onboard external trading teams with precision
  • Integrate third-party trading systems into the Millennium eco-system
  • Develop and maintain connections with brokers and exchanges
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Ensure the reliability and performance of trading solutions
  • Address and resolve technical production issues as needed
  • Stay updated on advancements in financial markets technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered
  • Discretionary performance bonus included in compensation
  • Focus on competitive total compensation tailored to experience
  • Possibility of career growth in global team environment
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge trading technology
Full Job Description
Market Connectivity Developer - Trading

We are seeking a candidate with strong experience in financial markets technology to join our Market Connectivity team. This global team is responsible for developing and maintaining front-office trading solutions, collaborating with brokers, exchanges, ECNs, and third-party platforms across all asset classes and regions.

Principal Responsibilities

In this role, the candidates primary focus will be ensuring seamless integration of third-party trading systems with the Millennium eco-system. Other projects will involve building connectivity with brokers, exchanges and alternative trading venues.

Qualifications / Skills Required
  • 5+ years of Java development experience, including multithreaded systems.
  • 3+ years of experience in a financial institution or capital markets environment.
  • Strong experience with the FIX protocol, including FIX 4.2 to FIX 5.0.
  • Experience with C++ development.
  • Extensive Linux development experience.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming.
  • Working knowledge of networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, and multicast.
  • Strong understanding of market structure across equities, futures, options, and FX.
  • Experience using AI coding assistants and engineering tools to support code generation, refactoring, documentation, debugging, and developer productivity.
  • Experience developing and maintaining automated test frameworks for unit, integration, regression, performance, latency, and protocol conformance testing.
  • Ability to apply AI tools for test case generation, log analysis, anomaly detection, root cause analysis, and production incident review.
  • Ability to troubleshoot production issues in a Level 3 support environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Knowledge of binary trading protocols.


The estimated base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $250,000, which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.

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