Staff Software Engineer/Architect (Java, Trading)

Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Staff Software Engineer/Architect (Java, Trading). Summary: Our client is seeking a Staff Software Engineer/Architect (Java, Trading) to help shape and build a next-generation global trading platform. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a low-latency environment and has a passion for designing scalable, high-performance systems used in electronic trading, smart order routing (SOR), and real-time market data processing. In this key role, you will define technical direction, turn complex business requirements into robust service architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver resilient, low-latency solutions. Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design a high-throughput, enterprise-grade algo trading platform
• Lead the development of distributed, event-driven systems using Java, Aeron, and other high-performance messaging frameworks
• Design and optimize Smart Order Routing (SOR) logic for multi-venue execution
• Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant components
• Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and trading teams to ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities
• Set and maintain engineering best practices for code quality, performance, and reliability
• 10+ years of software engineering experience
• Proven expertise in low-latency trading systems architecture
• Proficiency in Java coding, API design and distributed systems
• Experience with execution algorithms
• Knowledge of smart order routing (SOR) and algo trading
• Knowledge of Aeron or related technology
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud-based deployments
• Ability to mentor agile teams