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Lead Software Engineer

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Lead Software Engineer

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Job Type: Contract

Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer – Java to join a high-performing engineering team supporting mission-critical Fixed Income trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong server-side Java development expertise, hands-on experience with electronic trading systems, and deep knowledge of Fixed Income products.

Required Qualifications
  • 6+ years of professional software development experience with Java.
  • Strong expertise in Core Java and server-side application development.
  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software design patterns.
  • Experience working with both modern and legacy enterprise applications.
  • Strong knowledge of the Fixed Income domain, with hands-on experience in US Treasuries or Interest Rate Swaps.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact directly with business users and technology stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with electronic trading platforms and venues, including Tradeweb, Bloomberg, BrokerTec, eSpeed, or Fenics.
  • Prior experience developing algorithmic trading solutions.
  • Experience building or supporting low-latency trading applications.
  • Working knowledge of Python and willingness to work across multiple technologies as business needs evolve.
  • Experience using AI-powered developer tools such as Claude Code or similar command-line coding assistants.
Required Skills
  • Java
  • Core Java
  • Server-side Java
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Fixed Income
  • US Treasuries
  • Interest Rate Swaps
  • Electronic Trading
  • Low Latency Development
  • Algorithmic Trading
  • Python (Preferred)
  • Claude Code or CLI AI Development Tools
  • Software Development
  • Problem Solving
  • Stakeholder Communication
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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