Could you be a good fit?
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Developer with expertise in high-throughput trading platforms to join the team of our exceptional client. This role focuses on designing, developing, and scaling distributed microservices that power real-time trading and execution systems while ensuring ultra-low latency, high availability, and compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.
This position requires deep Java expertise, strong experience with microservices architecture, and a thorough understanding of trading systems, execution algorithms, and market data processing.
Benefits:
• Remote
• Healthcare Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k
What will your day look like? As a Senior Java Developer, you will:
• Lead the design and development of distributed microservices using Java and Spring Boot for high-performance trading environments.
• Collaborate with Quantitative Analysts and Product Managers to transform complex execution strategies into scalable, production-ready solutions.
• Optimize application performance through advanced tuning, garbage collection optimization, and memory management to support sub-millisecond execution speeds.
• Design and implement safe trading controls, including pre-trade risk validation, automated circuit breakers, and governance frameworks.
• Develop and maintain scalable, resilient, and secure trading platform services.
• Integrate high-performance messaging and streaming technologies to support real-time data and order processing.
• Partner with engineering teams to establish best practices for system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Contribute to CI/CD processes and automated testing strategies to improve software quality and delivery efficiency.
You will be a good fit for the Senior Java Developer role if you have:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Expert-level proficiency in Core Java (Java 17+ preferred), including advanced multi-threading, concurrency patterns, and Java Memory Model concepts
• Extensive experience designing and developing microservices-based applications using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
• Proven experience working within high-frequency trading, electronic trading, or capital markets environments
• Deep understanding of the complete trading lifecycle, including Order Management, Execution, Clearing, and Settlement
• Experience building, enhancing, or supporting execution algorithms and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems
• Strong knowledge of market data structures, including Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 order books
• Experience with regulatory and compliance requirements such as MiFID II and SEC Rule 606
• Hands-on experience with high-performance messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka, Solace, or Aeron
• Experience with low-latency data platforms including Redis, Hazelcast, and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Nice-to-Haves:
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with service mesh technologies including Istio or Linkerd
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD), Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), and automated testing frameworks
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitLab CI
• Experience optimizing low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems in financial services or trading organizations
About Market Street Talent
We are a specialized staffing and consulting firm focused on IT and technology positions. Our deep industry knowledge allows us to match exceptional candidates with organizations where they can thrive and make an immediate impact.
Our Vision: To promote and foster the growth of information technology (IT) in our world—one candidate, one client, one community at a time.
Our Goal: To guide clients and candidates through the placement process and build long-term, successful relationships.
Our Culture: At MST, we value excellence, respect, and empathy in everything we do.
Sound like you?