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# Lead Software Engineer

- **Company:** Cypress Group
- **Location:** Florham Park, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, Software Code Optimization, Profiling, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Angular 2+, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Multithreading, Java Application Server, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Backend, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Stream Processing, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_245b18f0c1727a188985ec34bc8d7f75

## About the Role

* 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).

## Description

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.