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Software Developer

Releady
York, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
OVERVIEW

We are seeking an experienced Software Developer with a strong background in Capital Markets, specifically within Commodities trading environments, to support the delivery of low-latency trading systems and technology initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners — including trading desks, operations, and technology teams — to design, build, and optimize high-performance applications aligned with business and market objectives.

This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who excels in high-performance computing environments and is comfortable working with complex systems, real-time data, and electronic trading workflows within the financial services sector.

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office)
Contract Length: 6 Months (Extension or FTE Conversion Possible)
Hours: 9 AM–5 PM EST

 
Pay: W2: $100
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design, develop, and optimize high-performance Java applications for low-latency trading environments.
  • Devise and implement efficient algorithms and data structures tailored for real-time processing and minimal latency.
  • Translate business and trading requirements into scalable and reliable technical solutions with minimal guidance.
  • Collaborate with trading, operations, and technology teams to enhance system functionality and performance.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive test cases to ensure software stability, reliability, and performance under load.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding system behavior, enhancements, and trading strategy impacts.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of system architecture, performance tuning, and development best practices.
  • Ensure system integrity, performance, and compliance with enterprise technology standards.
 
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 7 years of progressive software development experience, preferably within financial services or capital markets.
  • Proven experience delivering solutions in the following domain:
  • Capital Markets: Electronic trading systems, commodities trading, market data integration, or low-latency platforms.
  • Strong expertise in Java development, including multi-threading and concurrency.
  • Demonstrated experience building and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput systems.
  • Solid understanding of financial markets and electronic trading workflows.
  • Experience working with FIX protocol and real-time market data feeds.
  • Proficiency in performance tuning, profiling tools, and latency measurement frameworks.
  • Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native architectures is an asset.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact trading environment with minimal supervision.

Preferred

  • Experience in commodities trading or global markets environments.
  • Exposure to distributed systems and high-performance computing frameworks.
  • Experience working in large enterprise or regulated financial institutions.
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
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Education

  • Post-secondary degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
 
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non-merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary : $100

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