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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Java/Scala Developer - **Company:** Akaasa Technologies - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $93,600.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Akka (Toolkit), Algorithmic Trading, Continuous Integration, Data Stores, Memory Management, Hazelcast, High-Frequency Trading, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Routing, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Redis, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Spring Cloud, Istio, System Availability, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Linkerd (Service Mesh), Functional Programming, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** September 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/uscff9df56aaa3d5cb1fe840ccedab35a0 ## About the Role * Expert-level Core Java, preferably Java 17+, with strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency patterns, and the Java Memory Model. * Hands-on production experience with Scala, including functional programming, immutability, Akka, Play, or hybrid Java/Scala environments. * Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes. * Experience with high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron. * Experience with low-latency data stores such as Redis and Hazelcast, along with SQL/NoSQL databases. * Strong understanding of L1/L2/L3 market data and order books. * Experience with algorithmic trading, execution platforms, and SOR systems. * Knowledge of MiFID II and SEC Rule 606. * Experience with TDD/BDD and CI/CD, including Jenkins or GitLab CI. * Familiarity with Istio or Linkerd is a plus. ## Description Background: Candidates with proven experience developing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and working closely with Quants, Traders, and Product teams are highly preferred. Our client is looking for a Senior Java/Scala Developer with strong experience in high-throughput, low-latency trading platforms. 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