Senior Java Scala Developer

Senior Java/Scala Developer

Location: New York City (NYC) - Onsite
Duration: 6 Months
Interview: In-person

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Must be local with DL copy
• LinkedIn with location and photo (before 2022)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java/Scala Developer with strong expertise in developing high-performance, low-latency trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microservices architecture, distributed systems, and algorithmic trading.

The developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable microservices supporting real-time trade execution algorithms while ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Expert-level experience with Core Java (Java 17+) and strong Scala development skills.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency, asynchronous programming, and JVM internals.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron.
• Experience with Redis, Hazelcast, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of low-latency application development and performance optimization.
• Experience with TDD/BDD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, and automated testing.

Trading Domain Experience

• Strong understanding of the complete trade lifecycle, including Order Management, Execution, Clearing, and Settlement.
• Experience developing or maintaining algorithmic trading engines and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems.
• Knowledge of financial markets, market data structures (L1/L2/L3), and electronic trading platforms.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as MiFID II and SEC Rule 606.
• Previous experience in investment banking, capital markets, brokerage, or electronic trading environments is highly preferred.