What are the responsibilities and job description for the Core Java Engineer position at Emerald Advantage Concepts LLC?
About The Role
A leading asset management firm is expanding its trading technology teams in New York and Chicago. We are seeking highly skilled Core Java Engineers to help build the next generation of a global, high‑performance trading platform used by over 100 organizations worldwide.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, low‑latency, distributed systems and collaborate directly with traders, product managers, and global engineering teams.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and integrate trading functionality into a next‑generation trading platform
Build highly reliable, scalable, and low‑latency backend systems using Core Java
Collaborate with traders and product teams to refine workflows and enhance trading capabilities
Develop FIX and custom API connectivity for global markets
Build and optimize market data platforms and distributed trading services
Participate in full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and performance tuning
Troubleshoot complex issues and recommend architectural improvements
Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with global engineering teams
Required Experience
5 years of hands‑on Core Java development
Strong experience with multithreading, concurrency, and low‑latency systems
Experience building or maintaining Order Management Systems (OMS)
Experience with FIX protocol and custom API connectivity
Strong understanding of distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, and messaging
Experience with TCP, Multicast, and network‑level performance tuning
Familiarity with Java/JVM performance techniques (low/no GC, off‑heap caching, CPU pinning, kernel bypass)
Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills
Experience with unit, regression, and integration testing
Intermediate knowledge of relational databases
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Nice to Have
Experience designing or implementing trading algorithms
Experience with streaming cache services
Experience In FX, Equities, Futures, Or Other Financial Markets
Experience with C in low‑latency environments
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Total compensation up to $270K (base bonus)
Signing bonuses possible
Build a next‑generation trading platform at global scale
Excellent work‑life balance compared to other trading firms
Work with elite engineers in a high‑impact environment
Work Structure
Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite weekly
Locations: New York, NY or Chicago, IL
Full‑time, direct hire
A leading asset management firm is expanding its trading technology teams in New York and Chicago. We are seeking highly skilled Core Java Engineers to help build the next generation of a global, high‑performance trading platform used by over 100 organizations worldwide.
This is an opportunity to work on complex, low‑latency, distributed systems and collaborate directly with traders, product managers, and global engineering teams.
What You'll Do
Design, develop, and integrate trading functionality into a next‑generation trading platform
Build highly reliable, scalable, and low‑latency backend systems using Core Java
Collaborate with traders and product teams to refine workflows and enhance trading capabilities
Develop FIX and custom API connectivity for global markets
Build and optimize market data platforms and distributed trading services
Participate in full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and performance tuning
Troubleshoot complex issues and recommend architectural improvements
Work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment with global engineering teams
Required Experience
5 years of hands‑on Core Java development
Strong experience with multithreading, concurrency, and low‑latency systems
Experience building or maintaining Order Management Systems (OMS)
Experience with FIX protocol and custom API connectivity
Strong understanding of distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, and messaging
Experience with TCP, Multicast, and network‑level performance tuning
Familiarity with Java/JVM performance techniques (low/no GC, off‑heap caching, CPU pinning, kernel bypass)
Strong debugging, profiling, and optimization skills
Experience with unit, regression, and integration testing
Intermediate knowledge of relational databases
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Nice to Have
Experience designing or implementing trading algorithms
Experience with streaming cache services
Experience In FX, Equities, Futures, Or Other Financial Markets
Experience with C in low‑latency environments
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Total compensation up to $270K (base bonus)
Signing bonuses possible
Build a next‑generation trading platform at global scale
Excellent work‑life balance compared to other trading firms
Work with elite engineers in a high‑impact environment
Work Structure
Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite weekly
Locations: New York, NY or Chicago, IL
Full‑time, direct hire