Lead Software Engineer
$170k - $250kThe Cypress Group
Base pay range
$170,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus
Full Stack Engineer – Equity Trading Systems
Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Compensation: Competitive base + bonus
About the Role
We’re seeking a hands‑on Full Stack Engineer to help rebuild a next‑generation, low‑latency equity trading platform from the ground up. This is a 100% greenfield development effort within an Agile team, focused on scalability, performance, and real‑time data processing. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth across Angular, Java, Kafka, and relational databases , and thrives in fast‑paced environments where precision and reliability are critical.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy new features for a high‑performance equities trading platform.
- Build responsive, modern UIs using Angular 14+ and scalable backend services in Java/Spring Boot .
- Develop event‑driven, distributed systems leveraging Kafka and real‑time messaging.
- Work closely with traders, quants, and other engineers to deliver mission‑critical solutions.
- Optimize systems for low latency , high throughput , and fault tolerance .
- Contribute to architecture design and technical decision‑making for the overall platform.
- Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Java (8/11+) and modern Angular (14+) .
- Hands‑on experience with Kafka and event‑driven system design.
- Deep understanding of multi‑threading , concurrency , and low‑latency architectures .
- Solid experience with SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines .
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in equities , electronic trading , or financial markets .
- Exposure to high‑frequency or real‑time trading systems .
- Experience with performance tuning and profiling Java applications .
- Knowledge of microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Why Join Us
- Be part of a small, elite team driving the complete rebuild of a mission‑critical trading system.
- Direct impact on system architecture, design, and technology stack.
- Collaborative culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid maternity leave
- Child care support
- Pension plan
- Paid paternity leave
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition assistance
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