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Senior Java/Scala Developer

Akaasa Technologies

Senior Java/Scala Developer

Location: NYC 3 4 days/week onsite



Duration: 6 10 months

Interview: In person

Note:

  • Old LinkedIn with location - with photo
  • Local candidate only

Background: Candidates with proven experience developing high-performance, low-latency trading systems and working closely with Quants, Traders, and Product teams are highly preferred.

Our client is looking for a Senior Java/Scala Developer with strong experience in high-throughput, low-latency trading platforms . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and scaling microservices that support real-time execution algorithms while ensuring ultra-low latency, high availability, and compliance with risk and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop distributed microservices using Java/Spring Boot for high-frequency trading environments.
  • Collaborate with Quants and Product Managers to translate complex execution strategies into production-ready applications.
  • Perform performance tuning, GC optimization, memory management, and concurrency optimization to maintain sub-millisecond execution speeds.
  • Implement Safe Trading protocols, including pre-trade risk checks and automated circuit breakers.
  • Build and maintain algorithmic trading engines and Smart Order Routing (SOR) systems.
  • Work with trading teams across the full trade lifecycle, including Order Management, Execution, Clearing, and Settlement .
  • Ensure solutions meet applicable risk, audit, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills:

  • Expert-level Core Java , preferably Java 17+, with strong knowledge of multithreading, concurrency patterns, and the Java Memory Model.
  • Hands-on production experience with Scala , including functional programming, immutability, Akka, Play, or hybrid Java/Scala environments.
  • Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes .
  • Experience with high-performance messaging technologies such as Kafka, Solace, or Aeron .
  • Experience with low-latency data stores such as Redis and Hazelcast , along with SQL/NoSQL databases.
  • Strong understanding of L1/L2/L3 market data and order books .
  • Experience with algorithmic trading, execution platforms, and SOR systems .
  • Knowledge of MiFID II and SEC Rule 606 .
  • Experience with TDD/BDD and CI/CD , including Jenkins or GitLab CI.
  • Familiarity with Istio or Linkerd is a plus.

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