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# Lead eTrading Software Engineer / Technical Engineering Lead

- **Company:** BCforward
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Akka (Toolkit), C++ (Programming Language), Clojure, Continuous Integration, CouchDB, Command-Query Responsibility Segregation (Software Development), Data Architecture, Software Debugging, Gradle, Apache HBase, Java Development Kit, Java Message Service (JMS), Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, MongoDB, Network Diagnostics, NoSQL, OpenShift, RabbitMQ, Prometheus, Mesos, Message Oriented Middleware, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Grafana, Kotlin, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, Graphql, Sbt (Software), Graphite, Splunk, Grpc, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cc0bf976-4f79-43d3-ac37-7e30558cefbb

## About the Role

We are seeking an Lead eTrading Software Engineer / Engineering Lead - Java, FIX & Low-Latency Trading to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in eTrading engineering, Java/Spring, and Python and a proven ability to design and deliver complex, end-to-end trading solutions that enable market connectivity, price distribution, and RFQ workflows., * Proven experience as a lead software engineer building eTrading solutions for market connectivity, price distribution, or RFQ engines.

 * Hands-on delivery of D2D, D2C, and bilateral eTrading connectivity.
 * High proficiency in Java/Spring with expertise in FIX trading solutions.
 * Experience collaborating with trading desks and quants, including L3 production support and new build design.
 * Experience supervising and growing eTrading engineering talent.
 * In-depth knowledge of Credit or Rates eTrading workflows and market structure.
 * Proficiency in debugging and profiling JDK-based languages such as Java, Scala, Kotlin, or Clojure.
 * Advanced experience with CI/CD and build tools including Maven, Gradle, SBT, and Jenkins.
 * Experience with RPC microservices, specifically GraphQL and gRPC.
 * Strong Unix/Linux development skills, including shell, process, and network diagnostics.
 * Exposure to monitoring and tracing tools such as ELK, Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana, Graphite, OpenTSDB, OpenTrace, or Jaeger.
 * Exposure to message-oriented middleware including ZeroMQ, JMS, AMPS, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Google Pub/Sub.
 * Exposure to container and process orchestration such as Mesos, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker.
 * High proficiency in data architecture across SQL and NoSQL stores such as MongoDB, Cassandra, CouchDB, or HBase.
 * Experience with reactive streams and observables such as ReactiveX, Akka Streams, Monix, or Spring Reactor.
 * Python proficiency.

Preferred Skills:

 * Understanding of machine architecture and natively compiled languages such as C++ or Rust.
 * Experience with CQRS architecture.
 * Experience with Scala functional or concurrency libraries such as ZIO.

## Description

* Define and lead engineering approaches for complex eTrading features and platforms.
 * Own end-to-end solution design and delivery across D2D, D2C, and bilateral connectivity.
 * Partner with trading desks, strategists, and quants for requirements, solution design, and L3 production support.
 * Provide technical thought leadership and improve development efficiency through modern tooling and practices.