We are seeking an experienced Lead Technical Java Engineer to drive the design and delivery of an e-trading platform with our First Derivative team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in building high-performance trading systems, working closely with trading desks and quants, and leading teams to deliver incremental business value.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner directly with e-trading desks to gather requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions
- Lead and organize development and business analysis teams to deliver business objectives efficiently
- Architect and guide the build of highly performant, scalable, and maintainable e-trading solutions
- Contribute hands-on to Java development while mentoring and setting technical direction
- Integrate market data, messaging, and trading workflows into the platform
- Build strong relationships with traders, quants, and stakeholders on the trading floor
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience building e-trading platforms (ideally in Treasuries, Bonds, or Swaps)Experience with Excel integration, market data feeds, and streaming message buses (e.g., Solace)Deep understanding of electronic trading workflows and trade floor environmentsHands-on leadership style with the ability to balance architecture, delivery, and mentorshipProficient working knowledge of Java, Springboot, microservices, and messaging protocols (SBE / UDP / Protobuff)Previous experience liaising directly with trading desks and quantsAbility to drive small, incremental, high-impact deliverables over timeWE OFFER
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)Health Savings AccountFlexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)Employee Assistance ProgramUnlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutionsMatched 401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time OffLegal Plan and Identity Theft ProtectionAccident InsuranceEmployee DiscountsPet InsuranceEmployee Stock Purchase Program