Kforce Inc · 6 hours ago
Java Software Engineer - Trading
Jersey City, NJ
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70/hr - $80/hr
10+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a Java Software Engineer for their client in Jersey City, NJ. This role will be responsible for the implementation of software solutions in highly scalable environments with a focus on financial technologies, particularly electronic trading.
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Responsibilities
Kforce has a client in Jersey City, NJ that is seeking a Java Software Engineer
This role will be responsible for the implementation of software solutions in highly scalable environments with focus on financial technologies particularly electronic trading
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent, with a preference for advanced study
10+ years of IT experience as a developer
Proficient in Java, Springboot, REST services, and have exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS or Microsoft Azure
Experience leading highly skilled teams
Proven experience in high-volume, low latency real-time messaging applied to electronic trading
Comprehensive experience in overall end-to-end Software Engineering in an agile environment
Ability to help clarify user requirements and define accurate use cases
Proven hands-on development skills with technology leadership
Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions
Having excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills and the ability to run with multiple tasks at a given time
Demonstrated work experience with cloud technologies. Industry certifications are welcome, but hands on experience and expertise are better
Preferred
Preferred knowledge on ag grid
JavaScript skills are a plus
Preferred knowledge on JEST unit testing framework
Experienced in modern web application packaging and deployment using Yeoman, Grunt/Gulp is a huge plus
Experienced with Ant/Maven, Nexus, Git/Jenkins or NPM is highly preferred
Expertise in dealing with large amount of data in real-time applications with big-data technologies such as KDB/Q or similar
Experience working in an Agile Environment, with a strong preference for Scrum certifications
Previous exposure to trading systems or brokerage technology is strongly preferred
Familiarity with event driven and service-oriented processing is desired
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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