FalconX · 2 months ago
Senior Trading Systems Developer
New York City, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$179K/yr - $242K/yr
5+ years expFalconX is a digital asset brokerage and trading platform that connects institutional investors to the global crypto markets. The Senior Trading Systems Developer will architect and build next-generation trading applications and electronic trading execution platforms to support complex electronic trading workflows.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Architect and lead the development of a scalable, extensible execution platform
Build performant backend services using Java, Python, and Go, integrating with FIX, REST, and WebSocket APIs
Model complex order lifecycles and trading workflows into resilient backend services and normalized database schemas
Drive the development of intuitive front-end UIs for traders and sales desks, collaborating with dedicated frontend engineers
Define, build, and enforce data models that power real-time order tracking, workflow queues, and reconciliation
Own full SDLC for your domain: design, test, ship, monitor
Lead, mentor and collaborate with junior engineers and contractors
Operate in a fast-paced Agile environment, contributing to team structure, sprint planning, and execution cadence
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in trading systems, ideally with prior design ownership
Strong backend development skills in Java (11+) plus Python or Go
Experience with React, TypeScript, or similar modern frontend frameworks
Solid full-stack engineering background, able to contribute across backend, frontend, and database layers
Deep understanding of order state machines, trader workflows, and institutional trade lifecycle
Strong experience designing normalized schemas and working with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL)
Experience with high-touch trading workflows (sales traders, RFQ, block trades)
Experience with middle and back office, such as booking, settlement and clearing
Experience with message bus frameworks (Aeron, Kafka, etc.)
Experience building and consuming REST, WebSocket, and FIX APIs
Experience with Agile delivery, sprint planning, and team leadership
Passion for clean architecture, maintainability, and performance
Preferred
Prior experience in crypto markets or electronic trading in traditional finance
Experience integrating execution platform with strategy containers, risk engines, or smart order routers
Knowledge of FIX protocol nuances and connectivity to major exchanges
Exposure to container orchestration, service mesh, or hybrid deployment architectures
Benefits
Performance linked bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
FalconX
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage providing trading, financing, and custody services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477MKey Investors
Cantor FitzgeraldAmex VenturesAccel
2025-05-27Debt Financing
2022-06-22Series D· $150M
2021-08-10Series C· $210M
Leadership Team
Raghu Yarlagadda
Co-founder & CEO
Austin Reid
Global Head of Revenue & Business
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