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Senior Software Engineer – Low Latency Trading / Core Java

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Senior Software Engineer – Low Latency Trading / Core Java

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Hybrid

Chicago, IL, USA

45-50 Hourly

Senior level

Hybrid

Chicago, IL, USA

45-50 Hourly

Senior level

Develop low- and ultra-low-latency electronic trading systems using Core Java. Build performance-sensitive backend components involving market data, order books, trading logic, networking, and concurrency. Troubleshoot production performance and latency issues in Linux environments, with emphasis on trading workflows such as matching engines, exchange connectivity, order routing, and trading gateways.

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Core Java Engineer with recent, hands-on experience developing low- or ultra-low-latency electronic trading systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of actual trading workflows and experience building performance-sensitive backend systems.

Location: Chicago, IL – Hybrid (2 days onsite required)
Type: Long-term Contract

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly preferred:

Matching engines
Order books
Market data processing
Exchange connectivity
Order routing
Trading gateways
Other performance-sensitive backend trading systems
Experience within trading firms, banks, or exchanges

Required Skills & Experience

Strong expertise in Core Java
Recent hands-on experience with low-latency or ultra-low-latency electronic trading
Strong understanding of market data, order books, and trading logic
Excellent knowledge of multithreading and concurrency
Experience with TCP/UDP networking
Strong Linux experience
Proven experience with production performance and latency troubleshooting
Experience developing performance-sensitive backend trading systems

Important Candidate Requirements

Candidates must have actual low-latency trading development experience. Financial-services experience alone is not sufficient.

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