Lead Specialty Software Engineer - Algorithmic Trading, Java

Lead complex initiatives on selected domains

Ensure systems are monitored to increase operational efficiency and managed to mitigate risk

Define opportunities to maximize resource utilization and improve processes while reducing cost

Lead, design, develop, test and implement applications and system components, tools and utilities, models, simulation, and analytics to manage complex business functions using sophisticated technologies

Resolve coding, testing and escalated platform issues of a technically challenging nature

Lead team to ensure compliance and risk management requirements for supported area are met and work with other stakeholders to implement key risk initiatives

Mentor less experienced software engineers

Collaborate and influence all levels of professionals including managers

Lead team to achieve objectives

Partner with production support and platform engineering teams effectively

5+ years of Specialty Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Experience in Design, implement, and optimize low-latency, high-throughput Java applications for financial trading.

Experience in Electronic trading / Algorithmic Trading is MUST.

Develop and maintain protocols for connectivity with exchanges (e.g., FIX, ITCH, OUCH).

Experience with messaging systems (e.g., Solace, Aeron etc.) and real-time data processing.

Knowledge of low-latency optimization techniques, including garbage collection tuning and efficient data structures.

Location: Bangalore/Hyderabad

We are open for both the locations - Hyderabad or Bangalore and will be required to work in the office as per organizations In Office Adherence / Return To Office (RTO)

Collaborate with internal teams to integrate systems seamlessly with other components.

Ensure adherence to best coding practices and architectural standards.

Willing to work in any key area on Electronic Trading like Exchange Connectivity, Algo Trading or time series database

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real-time trading environments.

Work closely with product managers, traders, and operations teams to gather requirements.

Ensure systems comply with exchange-specific rules and industry regulations.

Drive innovation by exploring new technologies and methodologies.

Regularly review and enhance system architecture and processes to improve efficiency.

Familiarity with financial markets, trading systems, and exchange platforms.

Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in trading environments.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks like karate and cucumber, and version control (e.g., Git).