Java Developer – Algorithmic Trading
- Source: LinkedIn
- Goldman Lloyds
- $200,000 to $240,000 /yr
- On-site
- New York City
- Full-Time
- Mid level
Job Description
Java Developer – Algorithmic Trading
Global Investment Bank New York CityComp: Base + Cash Bonus for 2026
This is a hands-on engineering position working directly with Traders, Quantitative Researchers and Electronic Trading teams, with responsibility for technology sitting directly in the execution path.
What You’ll Do
- Design and develop high-performance Java trading systems supporting algorithmic execution.
- Build and enhance execution algorithms, order management and smart-order-routing technology.
- Develop real-time systems processing orders, executions and market data.
- Work directly with Algo Traders, Quants and Strats to take new execution functionality from concept into production.
- Optimize systems for latency, throughput, concurrency and reliability.
- Build highly concurrent applications using Core Java and multithreading.
- Develop exchange, broker and electronic trading connectivity, including FIX-based workflows.
- Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve execution speed and system efficiency.
- Contribute to architecture and modernization of the broader electronic trading platform.
- Provide technical leadership while remaining deeply hands-on with development.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong professional Core Java development experience within financial markets.
- Experience building Algorithmic Trading, Electronic Trading or Execution systems.
- Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, JVM performance and low-latency Java.
- Experience with order lifecycle, execution workflows and real-time trading systems.
- Knowledge of FIX, exchange connectivity, OMS/EMS or Smart Order Routing.
- Strong understanding of market microstructure and electronic markets.
- Experience working directly with Traders, Quants or Strats in a front-office environment.
- Strong Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical background.
- Experience across Equities, Futures, FX or other electronically traded products is highly desirable.
Skills
- Java
- electronic-trading
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