Senior Software Engineer - Futures and Options Execution Services

What You'll Be Doing

  • Building a brand new EMS platform for Listed Futures and Options.
  • Translating product and design requirements into clean, maintainable and well-tested components.
  • Collaborating closely with product managers, business, traders, designers, and back-end engineers to deliver high-quality experiences.
  • Identifying and resolving performance, accessibility, and usability issues across the application.
  • Participating in code reviews, contributing to shared component libraries, and helping uphold engineering standards.
  • Supporting the operational health of features and maintaining a high SLA.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience using Java.
  • At least 4 years of experience working with modern technologies, including proven Senior Engineer level experience.
  • Hands-on experience building and supporting low-latency, front-office trading systems.
  • Deep understanding of execution management systems (EMS), including core functionality and workflows.
  • Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Collaborative mindset and preference for working in team-oriented environments.
  • Strong commitment to engineering quality, reliability, and high development standards.
  • Passion for delivering a best-in-class developer experience, focusing on tooling, performance, and maintainability.

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Java and/or Rust, AWS, FIX protocol, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Cloud (AWS or Azure).

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages and company equity.
  • Pension plan.
  • Gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Full medical and dental insurance.
  • Hybrid work model requiring minimum three days a week in the office.
  • Supportive culture promoting collaboration, diversity, and equal opportunity.
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