Technical Lead, Market Data Engineer - Equities Technology

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer / Technical Lead with expertise in C and the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, etc.) to lead the technical transformation of our legacy platform into a modern technology architecture. This role requires a strong background in financial markets technology and real-time market data systems. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can guide a team of engineers, drive innovation, and ensure system stability while preparing to potentially step into a Team Lead role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:
• Act as the Technical Lead for a team of engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to drive technical excellence.
• Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with the Team Lead to define priorities, effort analysis, and estimates.
• Contribute to the team's technical direction by driving new initiatives and adopting best practices.
  
  

• Architecture & Development:
• Design and implement microservices and real-time distributed solutions for market data systems.
• Enhance and develop monitoring, automation, and tooling to improve operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the low-latency engineering team to integrate solutions across enterprise and colo environments.
  
  

• Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Engage directly with portfolio managers, traders, C-level management, IT teams, and external vendors to understand and address their needs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
  
  

• Operational Excellence:
• Define and enforce SLAs, SLOs, policies, metrics, and KPIs to proactively monitor and improve system performance.
• Oversee production change review processes, monitor system health, and assist with new builds.
• Ensure system stability while managing change in a fast-paced environment.
  

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise:
• Strong proficiency in C with the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, Python).
• Extensive experience with real-time market data systems and financial markets technology.
• Proven ability to design and implement microservices and distributed systems.
  
  

• Leadership & Communication:
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to step into a Team Lead role when needed.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with traders, IT teams, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment.
  
  

• Technical Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, MCAST) and operating systems in low-latency environments.
• Familiarity with market data feed handlers and protocols for global trading venues (Americas, Europe, Asia).
• Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools to support the environment.
  

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Reuters, Bloomberg, Exchange symbology, and data models.
• Experience with data distribution buses (e.g., Solace, Kafka).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices.
• Exposure to AI tools for coding optimization and efficiency improvements.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact team driving the transformation of legacy systems into cutting-edge technology architectures.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to engage directly with traders, portfolio managers, and senior leadership.
• Take on a technical leadership role with the potential to grow into a Team Lead position in the future.
• Collaborate with a global team of talented engineers to solve complex challenges in real-time market data systems.
  
  

The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual’s experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.