Principal Software Engineer (Algorithmic Trading System, Java)

As a Principal Software Engineer (Algorithmic Trading System, Java), you will work closely with industry experts, deepen your technical expertise, and deliver complex, high-performance systems used globally.

Responsibilities:

• Greenfield Development: Play a key in the design and development of a complex, global trading system - a Greenfield initiative offering the rare opportunity to build from the ground up
• Algorithmic Trading & Smart Order Routing: Contribute to the development of advanced algorithmic trading strategies and smart order routing systems, ensuring optimal trade execution across multiple venues
• Low-Latency Messaging: Engineer high-volume, low-latency messaging solutions for electronic trading using technologies such as Aeron, ensuring reliable, ultra-fast data transmission
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-based services, complex distributed platforms, and APIs critical to supporting high-frequency trading
• Agile Development: Engage in full lifecycle software engineering (Java) within an Agile environment, leveraging big data technologies to power real-time trading applications
• Award-Winning Workplace: Recently recognized as a Best Place to Work, reflecting a strong commitment to employee satisfaction, career development, and a collaborative culture

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep expertise in Java and building high-performance, low-latency systems
• Proven experience building front-office trading systems in high-frequency environments
• Knowledge of cloud-native services, microservices, and scalable distributed platforms
• Experience working in Agile environments, collaborating cross-functionally with teams
• Knowledge of low-latency messaging technologies (e.g., Kafka, Aeron, Chronicle Queue, ZeroMQ) and experience optimizing throughput, concurrency, and microsecond-level performance

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

Kforce’s client, a leading financial firm in Jersey City, NJ, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Algorithmic Trading System, Java) to play a key role in building a world-class trading system in an innovation-driven environment.