Software Engineer
Cleartech RecruitingAbout the role
Software Engineer, Client Trading Infrastructure (Java) | NYC | $175K–$200K
We're partnering with a leading global financial technology firm to find a Software Engineer to join their client trading infrastructure team. This is a rare opportunity to work on proprietary, low-latency trading systems that serve hundreds of clients across 19,000+ securities and 35+ countries
.
What You'll Be Working
On:Designing, building, and maintaining proprietary low-latency trading systems and infrastruct
ureBuilding powerful trading tools that leverage a high-performance, front-to-back sys
temImproving scalability and performance of the trading infrastruct
ureWorking across a range of projects from frontend tooling to backend infrastruct
ureUnderstanding future business needs and designing technical solutions to meet t
hem
What They're Looking
For:3+ years of experience building distributed, scalable software in Java or
C++B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related f
ieldSelf-starter mentality with strong peer leadership and initia
tiveExcellent written and verbal communication sk
ills
Nice to
Have:Experience with P
ythonBackground in distributed or highly concurrent sy
stemsExposure to low-latency or high transaction environ
mentsExperience with relational data
bases
What Yo
u Get:$175,000–$200,000 base salary (exclusive of bonus and ben
efits)Fast-paced, meritocratic environment with a flat hie
rarchyA collaborative culture where learning and teaching are core
valuesExposure to global financial markets and cutting-edge trading tech
nology
Responsibilities
- Designing, building, and maintaining proprietary low-latency trading systems
- Building powerful trading tools that leverage a high-performance, front-to-back system
- Improving scalability and performance of the trading infrastructure
- Working across a range of projects from frontend tooling to backend infrastructure
- Understanding future business needs and designing technical solutions to meet them
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience building distributed, scalable software in Java or C++
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Self-starter mentality with strong peer leadership and initiative
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Fast-paced, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy
- Collaborative culture where learning and teaching are core values
- Exposure to global financial markets and cutting-edge trading technology
Skills mentioned
About Cleartech Recruiting
Launched in 2020 and powered by more than two decades of recruitment expertise and leadership, Cleartech is the technical recruitment division of Clarity Recruiting. Rooted in Clarity’s renowned consultative and personalized approach, Cleartech offers more than exceptional tech talent. Cleartech provides market insight, guidance, and tactical strategy to source your next hire, scale your technical team, or help you find your next position to grow in your own career. Clarity Recruiting was launched in 2000, is woman-owned and top rated. Cleartech organically grew out of Clarity in 2020, and has expanded YoY to date.