Commodities Trading

Java Developer

Working in FX/Commodities Trading Platforms

Electronic Trading

Position Title: Software Developer

Line of Business: Commodities

Est. Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 12/04/2026 

Possibility of Extension: Y

Possibility of conversion to FTE: Y

Working hours: 9:00 – 5:00

Working Location: New York 3 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, US 

[Hybrid schedule, min 2 days a week in office subject to change]

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.