Lead Software Engineer

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 ``` , #J-18808-Ljbffr