Lead Software Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

Location: Whippany, NJ (Hybrid)

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: Competitive base + bonus

We’re seeking a hands‑on Full Stack Engineer to help rebuild a next‑generation, low‑latency equity trading platform from the ground up. This is a 100%
greenfield development effort within an Agile team, focused on scalability, performance, and real‑time data processing. The ideal candidate has strong technical depth across Angular, Java, Kafka, and relational databases
, and thrives in fast‑paced environments where precision and reliability are critical.

• Design, develop, and deploy new features for a high‑performance equities trading platform.
• Build responsive, modern UIs using Angular 14+ and scalable backend services in Java/Spring Boot
  .
• Develop event‑driven, distributed systems leveraging Kafka and real‑time messaging.
• Work closely with traders, quants, and other engineers to deliver mission‑critical solutions.
• Optimize systems for low latency
  , high throughput
  , and fault tolerance
  .
• Contribute to architecture design and technical decision‑making for the overall platform.
• Mentor junior developers and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and CI/CD.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11+) and modern Angular (14+).
• Hands‑on experience with Kafka and event‑driven system design.
• Deep understanding of multi‑threading
  , concurrency
  , and low‑latency architectures
  .
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Oracle, or MySQL).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
  .

• Prior experience in equities
  , electronic trading
  , or financial markets
  .
• Exposure to high‑frequency or real‑time trading systems
  .
• Experience with performance tuning and profiling Java applications
  .
• Knowledge of microservices and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Be part of a small, elite team driving the complete rebuild of a mission‑critical trading system.
• Direct impact on system architecture, design, and technology stack.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Child care support
• Pension plan
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance