Our client is seeking a FIX Java Developer with strong experience in Equities trading systems and FIX connectivity to support front-office applications, system enhancements, and trading platform integrations. Responsibilities & Qualifications
Develop and support Java-based trading applications within equities environments
Work on FIX protocol integrations, connectivity, and order routing systems
Support and enhance FIX engines and drop copy flows
Collaborate with business and global teams to define technical solutions for trading initiatives
Manage system implementations, upgrades, and vendor integrations
Participate in testing, deployment, and production support activities
Handle client connectivity setups and FIX-related change requests
Monitor applications, troubleshoot issues, and support production stability
Improve workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, and automation (TOIL reduction)
Maintain documentation for system flows, operations, and user processes
Requirements
Strong hands-on experience in Java development
Experience in Equities trading (Cash, Derivatives, Algo, DMA, Low/High Touch)
Deep understanding of FIX protocol and trading connectivity platforms (ULLink preferred)
Experience working in front-office trading or capital markets environments
Strong application support and production troubleshooting experience
Experience with Linux/Windows environments and scripting (Shell, Python, Perl, etc.)
Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Bamboo)
Ability to work in high-pressure, global support environments (including occasional weekend support)
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Numbers & Facts
Location
Jersey City, NJ
Skills
Automationunmatched
Capital Marketsunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Derivativesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Financial Information eXchange (FIX)unmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Javaunmatched
Jenkinsunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Perl Programming Languageunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Software Administrationunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Trading Platformsunmatched
Trading Systemsunmatched
Trading/Stockbrokingunmatched
Unix Shell Programmingunmatched
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