Overview:Senior Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading | Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)Job Title: Senior Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading
Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)
Duration: 6+ Months Contract (Strong Potential for Full-Time Conversion)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Rate: $60/hr + Benefits
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced
Senior Java Developer with expertise in building
high-performance trading platforms and
low-latency distributed systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, microservices architecture, and capital markets, with hands-on experience developing execution platforms for electronic trading.
You will work closely with quantitative teams, product managers, and engineering leaders to design, develop, and optimize mission-critical trading applications that power real-time execution and order management.
Responsibilities- Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.
- Build and enhance low-latency trading applications and execution platforms.
- Collaborate with Quants and Product teams to implement algorithmic trading strategies.
- Optimize JVM performance, garbage collection, memory management, and concurrency.
- Develop resilient, highly available, and fault-tolerant distributed systems.
- Implement pre-trade risk controls, circuit breakers, and safe trading mechanisms.
- Integrate high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD automation, and production support.
Required Qualifications- 8+ years of Java development experience.
- Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 17+ preferred).
- Extensive experience with:
- Spring Boot
- Spring Cloud
- Microservices Architecture
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and Java Memory Model.
- Experience with Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
- Hands-on experience with Redis, Hazelcast, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
- Experience following TDD/BDD practices.
Capital Markets ExperienceCandidates should have experience with:
- Electronic Trading Platforms
- Algorithmic Trading
- Smart Order Routing (SOR)
- Order Management Systems (OMS)
- Trade Execution
- Clearing & Settlement
- Market Data (L1/L2/L3)
- Financial regulations including MiFID II and SEC Rule 606
Additional Information- Onsite Requirement: 5 days/week in Jersey City, NJ.
- Interview Process: 1-2 Internal Video Interviews followed by a Final In-Person Client Interview.
- Contract Length: 6+ Months with high potential for permanent conversion.
- Start Date: Immediate.
Important Notes- W2 candidates only.
- Candidates with previous Bank of America (BoA) experience will not be considered.
- Experience with other major banking or financial institutions is highly preferred.
Mid-Level Java Developer - Algorithmic Trading | Jersey City, NJ (Onsite)Location: Jersey City, NJ (Onsite - 5 Days/Week)
Employment Type: W2 Only
Rate: $50/hr + Benefits
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2 Mid-Level Java Developers with strong Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Capital Markets experience. Candidates should have hands-on experience developing enterprise Java applications within banking or financial services environments and be comfortable working onsite in Jersey City.
Skills:Java,Spring Boot,Apache Kafka,Redis
