> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1320220-software-engineer-ii-of-trading](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1320220-software-engineer-ii-of-trading). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II of Trading - **Company:** Forge Global - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $174,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Adobe InDesign, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Application Performance Management, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Database Queries, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Ruby, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, WebSocket, Scripting, Google Cloud, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Apache Kafka, Marketplace, Stream Processing - **Published:** July 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8d57ee27-fb83-48e8-b766-fe072b46e7c8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience * 5-8 years of software engineering experience * 5+ years of development experience in compiled, object-oriented languages (e.g., TypeScript, C#, Java) * 2+ years of experience in dynamic scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Ruby) * Experience with real-time data processing and event-driven systems (e.g., WebSockets, Kafka) * Strong SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL * Experience building CI/CD pipelines and managing production deployments * Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), proficiency with Git, GitHub, and Agile tools such as JIRA * Experience in Private Markets or Financial Services, especially financial market data * Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, proven ability to unblock and mentor other engineers * Strong track record of delivery in high-performance engineering environments, commitment to diversity, inclusion, and building high-performing teams For residents of New York, New York the annual salary range for this role is $174,000-$210,000+ annual bonus. Final offers may vary from the amount listed based on geography, candidate experience and expertise, bonus, and other factors Upon offer, we conduct background checks that include employment and education verification, state, and county criminal history searches as well as fingerprint and drug test. ## Description As a Senior Software Engineer II focusing on trading engineering, you will play a critical role in delivering a high-quality trading platform that powers trading functionality in the Forge Marketplace. You will identify opportunities to enhance trading products, including integrating modern low-latency technologies, and help define the direction and roadmap for trading engineering initiatives. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of trading technologies into products, improving both user experience and application performance., * Deliver software on time with accurate estimates * Take ownership of production changes, including monitoring and maintaining runbooks * Provide high-quality code reviews and help improve team engineering standards * Design scalable and resilient trading platform architecture with a focus on performance * Participate in design reviews and contribute to technical direction * Serve as a technical expert for trading systems for internal teams and external partners * Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business requirements into technical solutions * Solve complex engineering challenges, particularly within code generation frameworks ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Coffee with Developers: David Heinemeier Hansson](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/875-coffee-with-developers-david-heinemeier-hansson) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) ## Related Articles - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? Realistic Software Engineering Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/425-how-much-does-a-software-engineer-make-realistic-software-engineering-salaries) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)