Position: Senior Software Engineer (Hybrid)
Location: New York City
About US: FIA Tech is the leading technology provider to the exchange traded derivatives industry. Owned by a consortium of twelve leading clearing firms and the Futures Industry Association (FIA), FIA Tech is committed to serving the industry and launching innovative solutions to improve market infrastructure across the listed and cleared derivatives industry. FIA Tech works in close partnership with the broader industry, including exchanges, clearinghouses, clearing firms and other intermediaries, as well as independent software vendors, buyside firms and end users to bring efficiency to the exchange traded and cleared derivatives industry. Some of our benefits include company-paid medical, dental, and vision benefits, a 9% company contribution into your 401k, and rich parental leave benefits. Our employees also enjoy having the period from Christmas Eve to New Year’s Day off every year. FIA Tech is proud to be a Great Place to Work Certified.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in C# and .NET, deep expertise in PostgreSQL, and a strong background in cloud technologies (AWS or Azure). The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, and exposure to FIX protocol (preferred but not mandatory). This role will involve designing, developing, and optimizing distributed systems while ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications using C# and .NET.
- Optimize and manage PostgreSQL databases, including writing complex queries, indexing, and performance tuning.
- Develop and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes.
- Work with Azure DevOps to set up CI/CD pipelines.
- Design and maintain cloud-based solutions in AWS and Azure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver efficient solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Work with FIX protocol-based integrations (if applicable).
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in software development with C# and .NET.
- Strong expertise in SQL, especially PostgreSQL, including query optimization, indexing strategies, and stored procedures.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
- Experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD, automated builds, and deployments.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with messaging systems such as Kafka, IBM MQ, or similar technologies.
- Exposure to FIX protocol or experience with financial/trading systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to troubleshooting.
- Experience working in an agile development environment.
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or AWS CloudWatch
- Exposure to distributed tracing (e.g., OpenTelemetry, AWS X-Ray).
Salary Range 140-160K based on experience. Bonus Eligible
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What We Do
FIA Tech collaborates with the global futures industry to improve operational efficiency via integrated, cloud-based systems. FIA Tech provides key services and processes including managing legal agreements, settling brokerage, meeting compliance requirements and automating reconciliation.
