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# Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading)

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Fault Tolerance, Routing, Event Driven Architecture, Microservices
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3068106259-2

## About the Role

* Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of low-latency trading systems
 * Strong hands-on Java development skills
 * Strong API and distributed systems design experience
 * Knowledge of execution algorithms, including TWAP, VWAP, or similar strategies
 * Knowledge of Smart Order Routing (SOR), market structure, and order execution workflows
 * Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-based deployments (AWS preferred)
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills

## Description

Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading) to play a key role in the architecture, design and development of a next-generation global electronic trading platform. The Staff Software Engineer will build scalable, high-performance systems that support algorithmic trading, smart order routing (SOR), and real-time market data processing. Key Responsibilities:

 * Architect, design and develop a high-throughput, enterprise-grade algorithmic trading platform
 * Define the architecture and core components of an Algo Platform, including strategy orchestration, order lifecycle management, market connectivity, and execution analytics
 * Design and implement execution algorithms (e.g., TWAP, VWAP, and other participation or liquidity-seeking strategies) with a focus on performance, determinism, and extensibility
 * Development of distributed, event-driven systems using Java and high-performance messaging technologies
 * Design and optimize Smart Order Routing (SOR) logic across multiple trading venues
 * Leverage cloud technologies (AWS) to build scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant platform components where appropriate