PEAK6 · 13 hours ago
Sr Software Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $154K/yr
5+ years expApex Fintech Solutions is a leader in digital wealth management technology, aiming to democratize access to financial markets. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop backend systems and scalable Market Data real-time APIs, focusing on delivering reliable market data access for internal systems and client-facing platforms.
Financial ServicesInformation TechnologyTrading PlatformVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Backend Development: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Java to power market data APIs supporting client-facing UIs and internal systems
Microservices Engineering: Build and manage containerized microservices using Kubernetes and Docker, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance for market data services
Cloud-Native Applications: Develop and optimize infrastructure leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and associated technologies, including AlloyDB, Google Pub/Sub, GCS, and BigQuery, to ensure efficient processing and storage of market data
Workflow Automation: Utilize tools like Astronomer and Apache Airflow for orchestration and automation of workflows within the Market Data ecosystem
Distributed Systems: Design and implement scalable, event-driven systems employing Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis, and AlloyDb/PostgreSQL to ensure efficient data delivery and processing for diverse scenarios
API Development: Design robust, secure, and efficient gRPC and REST APIs to enable real-time access to market data for key business domains (e.g., Risk Engine, End Investor platforms, Wealth tools, and Ascend UIs)
Market Data Processing: Build systems for real-time delivery of market data across asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income, Mutual Funds, and Options, ensuring efficient handling of data categories (e.g., Pricing and Fundamentals)
Performance Optimization: Solve complex technical problems, optimizing system performance, scalability, reliability, and data latency
Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with globally distributed teams to align architecture strategies and translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders
Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Support junior engineers through mentoring, technical guidance, and promoting best practices to enhance team expertise
System Design & Architecture: Drive key architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and well-integrated solutions that meet the specific needs of the Market Data domain
Qualification
Required
BA, BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technology field (or equivalent work experience) required
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with proven experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining distributed systems and microservices
Demonstrated experience in leading projects, collaborating across functions, and mentoring junior engineers, with a commitment to contributing to a collaborative team culture
Proficiency in building APIs to deliver secure, fault-tolerant access to real-time market data
Expertise in backend performance tuning and ensuring system scalability and reliability
Familiarity with financial systems, market data services, and real-time processing solutions
Experience leveraging GCP tools and services, such as AlloyDB, GCS, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Valkey, and workflow orchestration tools like Astronomer and Apache Airflow
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
Deep understanding of securing APIs and backend infrastructures in cloud environments
Preferred
Certifications in Java, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud) preferred
Benefits
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP)
Competitive PTO
401k match
Parental leave
HSA contribution match
Paid subscription to the Calm app
Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits
Hybrid work schedule
Company
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