Software Engineer (Java)

Posted 2 Days Ago
New York, NY
150K-175K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Financial Services
The Role
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and implement software and database applications, build server-side logic using Java, work with both relational and NoSQL databases, and contribute to application architecture. The role requires investigating new technologies and identifying performance improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.

Virtu is looking for an eager, multi-faceted Developer to join our Analytics team. Our product suite is a global leader in data analytics, delivering actionable insights to our clients that help inform execution decisions, support trading strategies, and provide reliable measurement and analysis of trading outcomes. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Design, develop and implement custom software and database application capabilities for a variety of legacy and modernized systems with limited oversight
  • Build server side business logic using Java and related frameworks in an agile development environment
  • Work with both relational DB and NoSQL such as MongoDB to support application functionality
  • Architect complex features with reusability, maintainability, and performance in mind
  • Investigate new technologies and make solution recommendations
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and propose improvements
  • Develop low-level Java libraries for core system
  • Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security


THE CANDIDATE

  • 3+ years of enterprise development experience
  • B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field or experience
  • Expertise with Java applications such as JBoss, Java EE, Spring/Spring MVC
  • Knowledge of Python, MongoDB, MySQL, Hibernate, SVN/Git, Linux/Unix and Shell
  • Ability to work independently and within a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills


DESIRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED

  • Proven track record in building Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) at a financial services firm
  • Experience in web development
  • Solid grasp of distributed computing systems, low-latency systems and/or high transaction environments
  • Familiarity in Vector databases


Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation) 


Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Top Skills

Java
Python
The Company
HQ: New York, NY
822 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients.

We combine our market structure expertise and execution technology to provide deep liquidity and competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues in 36 countries and unrivaled execution technology to our clients, while creating more efficient and stable markets worldwide.

We strongly believe that transparency enables market participants to make better, more informed decisions while making markets more efficient. We strictly adhere to our core set of client values with each and every trade: Transparency, Reliability & Virtue.

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