Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading)
Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (Low Latency Trading) to play a key role in the architecture, design and development of a next-generation global electronic trading platform. The Staff Software Engineer will build scalable, high-performance systems that support algorithmic trading, smart order routing (SOR), and real-time market data processing. Key Responsibilities:
- Architect, design and develop a high-throughput, enterprise-grade algorithmic trading platform
- Define the architecture and core components of an Algo Platform, including strategy orchestration, order lifecycle management, market connectivity, and execution analytics
- Design and implement execution algorithms (e.g., TWAP, VWAP, and other participation or liquidity-seeking strategies) with a focus on performance, determinism, and extensibility
- Development of distributed, event-driven systems using Java and high-performance messaging technologies
- Design and optimize Smart Order Routing (SOR) logic across multiple trading venues
- Leverage cloud technologies (AWS) to build scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant platform components where appropriate
- Demonstrated expertise in the design and development of low-latency trading systems
- Strong hands-on Java development skills
- Strong API and distributed systems design experience
- Knowledge of execution algorithms, including TWAP, VWAP, or similar strategies
- Knowledge of Smart Order Routing (SOR), market structure, and order execution workflows
- Experience with microservices architecture and cloud-based deployments (AWS preferred)
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
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