Sr. Java Developer (Equities)

New York, NY

$130,000–$170,000 Per Year
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Our Client, a leading Asset Management firm located in Midtown, Manhattan seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our Equities Technology team. You will be a senior member of the team working and collaborating with stakeholders. The individual will be responsible for building and scaling applications for portfolio managers and research analysts. You will translate business problems into technology solutions, build investment workflows, develop well-architected solutions, partner with fellow engineers, and teams across the larger organization. You'll take ownership from design through build, release, and production support, with a focus on AI, data modeling, and scalable solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with engineering teams to architect and deliver solutions, translating business needs into technology solutions.
Design, develop, and enhance applications that support trading, portfolio management, and analytics for equities investment teams.
Work across the full software development lifecycle: requirements, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives).
Develop high-quality, efficient, maintainable code
Implement unit, integration, and data tests; apply test-drive development where appropriate.
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues; improve performance, reliability, and observability.
Partner with engineers, product owners, and investment teams to translate requirements into solutions.
Participate in code reviews and maintain technical documentation (APIs, designs, architecture).
Use AI coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to enhance productivity, while maintaining strong independent coding and debugging skills.
Support live platforms: triage issues and drive continuous improvement.
Monitor and measure the success of implemented solutions, using data-driven insights to iterate and improve the platform.
Prioritize backlogs and manage releases across the SDLC with modern DevOps practices.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5-10 years of professional software development experience, in a full stack role in the financial industry.
Proficiency with Java.
Strong data fluency: data modeling concepts, SQL, ETL pipelines, market data, and streaming pipelines.
Exposure to generative AI/agentic frameworks and their practical application in research and investment workflows is a plus (prompt engineering, RAG, orchestration, evaluation).
Familiarity with portfolio management workflows (e.g., idea generation, research management, PM workflows, portfolio construction, performance & attribution, risk, compliance) and how data flows across them.
Experience with buy-side tools such as order management systems and familiarity with the full trade life-cycle.
Experience with Cloud and containerized applications on Kubernetes/OpenShift.
Familiarity with databases such as Snowflake and MS SQL Server, data integrity concepts, and ability to optimize performance.
Knowledge of Git or similar source control systems.
Experience with modern SDLC and DevOps and best practices (agile practices, CI/CD, testing strategies, observability).
Preferred / Nice to Have
Experience in financial services, capital markets, or fintech.
In-depth understanding of equities markets, financial instruments (stocks, ETFs, derivatives), and investment workflows.
Familiar with front-office, middle-office and back-office systems on the buy-side.

Salary up to 170k

Numbers & Facts

Location	New York, NY
Salary	$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

Skills

Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
Architectural Designunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
Backlog Prioritizationunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Capital Marketsunmatched
Cloud Applicationsunmatched
Code Reviewsunmatched
Computer Scienceunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Continuous Integrationunmatched
Data Managementunmatched
Data Modelingunmatched
Data Qualityunmatched
Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched
Debugging Skillsunmatched
Derivativesunmatched
DevOpsunmatched
Equity Securitiesunmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Servicesunmatched
Gitunmatched
GitHubunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Integration Testingunmatched
Investment Analysisunmatched
Investment Managementunmatched
Javaunmatched
Microsoft SQL Serverunmatched
Order Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Production Supportunmatched
Release Management/Engineeringunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Requirements Managementunmatched
Riskunmatched
SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
Snowflake Schemaunmatched
Software Developmentunmatched
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Source Code Control System (SCCS)unmatched
Sprint Planningunmatched
Sprint Retrospectiveunmatched
Standup Meetingsunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Driven Development (TDD)unmatched
Test Strategyunmatched
Testingunmatched

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