Trading Systems Developer

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time / Contract

Role Overview:

The Trading Systems Developer will be responsible for building and maintaining the trading infrastructure that supports algorithmic and high-frequency trading strategies. You will collaborate with traders, quantitative researchers, and IT teams to develop and deploy robust, high-performance systems that execute trades efficiently and reliably.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Development:
  • Design, develop, and optimize trading systems for real-time execution.
  • Implement low-latency, high-frequency systems that can handle large volumes of data and trades.
  • Develop monitoring tools and dashboards for real-time performance tracking.
• Integration & Automation:
  • Integrate trading algorithms with various brokers, exchanges, and data providers.
  • Automate key processes such as order routing, trade execution, and risk monitoring.
  • Ensure system scalability and robustness to handle peak market conditions.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Identify and address bottlenecks in system performance, improving latency and throughput.
  • Implement failover mechanisms and redundancy for critical trading infrastructure.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with the quantitative and trading teams to ensure seamless integration of strategies into the trading system.
  • Support traders and researchers by developing tools that enhance trading performance.

Key Qualifications:

• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Java, or other languages suitable for low-latency system development.
• Experience with multi-threaded, high-performance system design.
• Understanding of network protocols, messaging systems, and market data feeds.
• Knowledge of algorithmic trading, market microstructure, and financial instruments.

Desired Skills:

• Experience with FIX protocol and API integration with exchanges and brokers.
• Familiarity with cloud-based trading infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.