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Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading)

$300k
Full-time

Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading) to play a key role in the architecture, design and development of a next-generation global electronic trading platform. The Staff Software Engineer will build scalable, high-performance systems that support algorithmic trading, smart order routing (SOR), and real-time market data processing. Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect, design and develop a high-throughput, enterprise-grade algorithmic trading platform
  • Define the architecture and core components of an Algo Platform, including strategy orchestration, order lifecycle management, market connectivity, and execution analytics
  • Design and implement execution algorithms (e.g., TWAP, VWAP, and other participation or liquidity-seeking strategies) with a focus on performance, determinism, and extensibility
  • Development of distributed, event-driven systems using Java and high-performance messaging technologies
  • Design and optimize Smart Order Routing (SOR) logic across multiple trading venues
  • Leverage cloud technologies (AWS) to build scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant platform components where appropriate
  • Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of low-latency trading systems
  • Strong hands-on Java development skills
  • Strong API and distributed systems design experience
  • Knowledge of execution algorithms, including TWAP, VWAP, or similar strategies
  • Knowledge of Smart Order Routing (SOR), market structure, and order execution workflows
  • Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-based deployments (AWS preferred)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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