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# Senior Software Engineer, Trading Systems

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $176,800.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Linux, Financial Information EXchange, Github, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Performance Tuning, Software Deployment, GitHub Copilot, KDB+, Information Technology, Low Latency, IBM UrbanCode Deploy, Apache Kafka, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75657579-senior-software-engineer-trading-systems

## About the Role

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance., * 10+ years of hands-on software design and development experience.

 * Expertise in Java, C/C++, Python, and Linux.
 * Deep experience with low-latency messaging systems such as 29West or Kafka.
 * Proficiency with KDB+ or other time-series databases.
 * Background in building scalable, distributed, asynchronous, and event-driven applications.
 * Advanced knowledge of low-latency design patterns and performance optimization techniques.
 * Experience with Capital Markets or Brokerage systems, including order management.
 * Understanding of the FIX protocol and FIX engines.
 * Familiarity with AI developer assist tools such as GitHub Copilot.
 * Experience with CI/CD tools including GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and uDeploy.
 * Hands-on experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.
 * Ability to analyze end-to-end systems to identify performance, scalability, and resilience bottlenecks.
 * Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
 * Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a collaborative team environment.
 * Self-driven innovation and comfort working with leadership.
 * Willingness to support production systems and participate in on-call rotations, including occasional weekend support.

Education Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.

## Description

* Architect and develop distributed, event-driven trading systems optimized for low latency and high throughput.
 * Design and implement asynchronous processing frameworks and resilient messaging services.
 * Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver robust, end-to-end electronic trading workflows.
 * Lead platform-wide performance tuning and optimization initiatives.
 * Mentor engineers and promote engineering best practices.
 * Support production and non-production environments, including participation in a weekly on-call rotation.