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Sr Java Developer - With FX/Commodities Trading Platforms

Spectra GroupNew York, NY🇺🇸United StatesPosted 10 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

 

Role Mandate: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java, a passion for low-latency systems, and a deep understanding of financial markets.

 

Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

Devise and implement efficient algorithms and data structures tailored to low-latency environments.

Create comprehensive test cases to ensure software stability and reliability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research, design, and implement system enhancements.

Communicate effectively with operations teams regarding new features and strategy behaviors.

Investigate and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis independently.

Translate business requirements into technical solutions with minimal guidance.

 

Must-Have Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Equivalent practical experience.

7+ years of professional Java development experience.

Experience building/working in FX/Commodities trading platforms

Strong multi-threaded programming and performance optimization skills.

Proven experience in developing low-latency trading systems.

Solid understanding of financial markets and electronic trading workflows.

Familiarity with the FIX protocol and market data integration.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Strong team collaboration and mentoring capabilities.

 

Nice to Have Skills:

Experience with profiling tools and latency measurement frameworks.

Knowledge of containerization and cloud-native architectures.

Skills

Java

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