Java or C++ Developer – Electronic Trading Position Available In New York, New York

Java or C++ Developer – Electronic Trading
New York,, NY A financial firm is looking for a Java or C Developer (Electronic Trading) to join their team in New York, NY.

Compensation:

$150-200K They are looking for eager, nimble, and ambitious trading platform developers to join their growing team and drive their Electronic Trading to achieve and exceed firm goals.

Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain high-performance, yet nimble and adaptive Options trading strategies for internal and external clients
Monitor trading performance for strategies daily and build algo customization based on clients’ needs
Utilize deep understanding of US Options market structure, regulations, exchange service offerings and implement changes to these on an on-going basis
Communicate with traders, sales, clients, and compliance officers about new feature requests, explanation of existing features, etc.

Qualifications:

Required
Advanced degree in relevant technical field such as Computer Science or Financial Technology
5 years of relevant work experience
Proficiency in either C or Java
Extensive experience with designing and implementing algorithms for US trading
Experience in data-driven trading strategy performance analysis and optimizations
Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Preferred
Experience with designing and implementing algorithms / smart order router for Agency business
Experience with building back testing for trading strategies
Experience with low latency trading strategy development
Experience supporting clients directly