Software Engineer, Specialist
Job Description
- Experience working with financial systems, particularly trading and exchange operations.
- Familiarity with real-time data processing, event-driven systems, and low-latency messaging.
- Knowledge of the FIX protocol and financial compliance frameworks.
- Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
- Maintains certifications in programming and/or scripting languages.
- Lead development and support of client-server web platform and applications.
- Hands-on expertise in full-stack development, system integration, and performance optimization.
- Focus on reliability and scalability in a high-stakes financial environment.
- Full-stack development using Java, JSP, and React.
- Deployment and optimization in Linux-based environments.
- Strong background in building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
- Design and maintain backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and QA teams.
- Solve production issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
- Play a key role in architectural decisions and code reviews.
- Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Strong understanding of client-server architectures, multi-threaded programming, and secure web development practices.
- At least 6 years of software engineering experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in Java, JSP, React, and Linux.
- Degree qualified in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent work experience.
- Competitive rewards package
- Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
- Equity (long-term incentive)
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity for growth
- 401(k) program with 6% employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
- Student loan repayment program up to $10k
- Company paid life and disability plans
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Hybrid home/office schedule
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training
- Professional development opportunities
We are looking for a Specialist Software Engineer to lead the development and support of a robust client-server web platform and associated applications that power critical operations within the stock exchange ecosystem. This role demands hands-on expertise in full-stack development, system integration, and performance optimization, with a focus on reliability and scalability in a high-stakes financial environment.
We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Specialist Software Engineer to lead the development and support of a critical client-server web platform and its surrounding applications, which are integral to the operations of the stock exchange. This role involves full-stack development using Java, JSP, and React, with deployment and optimization in Linux-based environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that support real-time data exchange and financial transactions.
In this position, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining backend services and APIs that work with trading systems, market data feeds, and compliance tools. You will collaborate closely with infrastructure, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and reliable deployment across environments. Your work will also involve solving production issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term solutions to ensure system stability and performance.
You will play a key role in architectural decisions and code reviews, while maintaining technical documentation and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. A strong understanding of client-server architectures, multi-threaded programming, and secure web development practices is essential. Experience working with financial systems, particularly those related to trading and exchange operations, is highly desirable.
Candidates should have at least seven years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated expertise in Java, JSP, React, and Linux. Familiarity with real-time data processing, event-driven systems, and low-latency messaging is a plus, as is knowledge of the FIX protocol and financial compliance frameworks. Exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes, and experience with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools, will be beneficial.
