Core Java Engineer

About the position

About the Role A leading asset management firm is expanding its trading technology teams in New York and Chicago. We are seeking highly skilled Core Java Engineers to help build the next generation of a global, high‑performance trading platform used by over 100 organizations worldwide. This is an opportunity to work on complex, low‑latency, distributed systems and collaborate directly with traders, product managers, and global engineering teams. What You'll Do Design, develop, and integrate trading functionality into a next‑generation trading platform Build highly reliable, scalable, and low‑latency backend systems using Core Java Collaborate with traders and product teams to refine workflows and enhance trading capabilities Develop FIX and custom API connectivity for global markets Build and optimize market data platforms and distributed trading services Participate in full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and performance tuning Troubleshoot complex issues and recommend architectural improvements Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with global engineering teams Required Experience 5+ years of hands‑on Core Java development Strong experience with multithreading, concurrency, and low‑latency systems Experience building or maintaining Order Management Systems (OMS) Experience with FIX protocol and custom API connectivity Strong understanding of distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, and messaging Experience with TCP, Multicast, and network‑level performance tuning Familiarity with Java/JVM performance techniques (low/no GC, off‑heap caching, CPU pinning, kernel bypass) Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills Experience with unit, regression, and integration testing Intermediate knowledge of relational databases Excellent communication and collaboration skills Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field Nice to Have Experience designing or implementing trading algorithms Experience with streaming cache services Experience in FX, Equities, Futures, or other financial markets Experience with C++ in low‑latency environments Why This Opportunity Stands Out Total compensation up to $270K+ (base + bonus) Signing bonuses possible Build a next‑generation trading platform at global scale Excellent work‑life balance compared to other trading firms Work with elite engineers in a high‑impact environment Work Structure Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite weekly Locations: New York, NY or Chicago, IL Full‑time, direct hire

Place of work