Lead Software Engineer

We’re seeking a hands-on Full Stack Engineer to help rebuild a next-generation, low-latency equity trading platform from the ground up. This is a 100% greenfield development effort within an Agile team, focused on scalability, performance, and real-time data processing. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth across Angular, Java, Kafka, and relational databases, and thrives in fast-paced environments where precision and reliability are critical., * Design, develop, and deploy new features for a high-performance equities trading platform.

• Build responsive, modern UIs using Angular 14+ and scalable backend services in Java/Spring Boot.
• Develop event-driven, distributed systems leveraging Kafka and real-time messaging.
• Work closely with traders, quants, and other engineers to deliver mission-critical solutions.
• Optimize systems for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance.
• Contribute to architecture design and technical decision-making for the overall platform.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11+) and modern Angular (14+).
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and event-driven system design.
• Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and low-latency architectures.
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines., * Prior experience in equities, electronic trading, or financial markets.
• Exposure to high-frequency or real-time trading systems.
• Experience with performance tuning and profiling Java applications.
• Knowledge of microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance

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