What are the responsibilities and job description for the Java Developer (Electronic trading) position at Alltech Consulting Services, Inc?
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with a strong background in electronic trading platforms to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance systems within the trading environment. You will work closely with traders, quants, and other developers to deliver cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced and constantly evolving market.
Responsibilities:
Develop and Maintain Trading Systems: Design, implement, and support real-time, high-throughput electronic trading applications using Java.
Low-Latency Optimization: Focus on performance optimization, ensuring low-latency execution and minimal downtime for trading operations.
Integration with Exchanges and Liquidity Providers: Integrate with financial exchanges, brokers, and liquidity providers through APIs and FIX protocols.
Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with front office traders, quants, and other developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Data Management and Analytics: Handle large volumes of market data, perform real-time data processing, and build systems for analytics and reporting.
Maintain and Enhance System Stability: Ensure system reliability, resilience, and fault tolerance in a 24/7 trading environment.
Troubleshooting and Support: Diagnose and resolve issues quickly in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to code reviews, performance tuning, and other practices to improve code quality and system performance.
Qualifications:
Technical Skills:
Strong proficiency in Java, including core Java, multi-threading, and concurrency.
Experience with low-latency and high-performance programming.
Familiarity with electronic trading protocols (e.g., FIX, FAST) and financial messaging systems.
Experience with database systems (SQL, NoSQL) and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
Knowledge of modern development tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience:
Minimum of 10-15 years of software development experience, preferably in a financial services or trading environment.
Experience with real-time, high-frequency trading systems, or market data platforms is highly desirable.
