Sr. Software Engineer (C++)

InterSources Inc.

Jersey City, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache Kafka, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Brokerage, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Capital Markets, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Analysis, Design Patterns Programming Methodologies, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Financial Information eXchange (FIX), GitHub, High Throughput, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Information Technology & Information Systems, Information Technology Consulting, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet Security, Java, Jenkins, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Maven, Mentoring, Messaging Technology, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Multitasking, On Call, Online Marketing, Oracle, Order Management, Organizational Skills, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Production Support, Production Systems, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, Scalable System Development, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Team Player, Trading Platforms, Trading Systems, Unix Operating Systems, Unix Shell Programming, User Experience Design (UXD), User Interface Design, Web Programming
LOCATION
Jersey City, NJ
POSTED
21 days ago
Title:Sr. Software Engineer (C++)
Location:Jersey City NJ
On-site/Remote/Hybrid: Onsite
Duration: 6-12 Months
Interview Process: 2 rounds Virtual
No of submissions: 2
No of Positions: 1

Handles Trading Platforms within BRT.

Top Skills
  • C++
  • Linux
  • UNIX IPCs
  • Shell scripting
  • Market data

Nice to Have
  • FIX Protocols
  • Low-latency experience (Kafka)
  • Trading platforms / Capital Markets experience

Responsibilities
  • Architect and develop distributed, event-driven trading systems optimized for low latency and high throughput.
  • Design and implement asynchronous processing frameworks and resilient messaging services.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver robust, end-to-end trading workflows.
  • Lead performance tuning and optimization efforts across the platform.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
  • Support production and non-production environments, including participation in a weekly on-call rotation.

The Expertise You Have
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
  • 10+ years of hands-on software design and development experience.
  • Expertise in Java, C/C++, Python, and Linux.
  • Deep experience with low latency messaging systems (e.g., 29West, Kafka).
  • Proficiency in KDB+ or other time-series databases.
  • Strong background in building scalable, distributed, asynchronous, and event-driven applications.
  • Advanced knowledge of low latency design patterns and performance optimization techniques.
  • Experience with Capital Markets or Brokerage systems, especially order management.
  • Solid understanding of the FIX protocol and FIX engines.
  • Familiarity with AI developer assist tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub, Maven, Jenkins, Artifactory, and uDeploy.
  • Hands-on experience deploying applications to AWS or other cloud platforms.

The Skills You Bring
  • Ability to understand complex, end-to-end systems and identify performance, scalability, or resilience bottlenecks.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and thrive in a collaborative team environment.
  • Self-driven innovation and comfort working with leadership.
  • Willingness to support production systems and participate in on-call rotations, including occasional weekend support.


About Us:
InterSources Inc, is a Small, Woman, and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type 2 certified company with massive 18+ years of diversified experience in providing IT Consulting Services, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Application Development, Cloud Services, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing, ERP Management, Custom Software Development, Web Development, UI/ UX Design, System Integration, QA Support etc. We make reasonable accommodations for clients and employees, and we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute including race, religion, color, national origin, gender sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or marital status. We also are a Google Cloud and Oracle partner company.

About the Company

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InterSources Inc.

It’s all about harnessing the real power of data. InterSources Inc was founded in 2007 providing intelligent data solutions to clients across industries and geographies.

Over the years, we have built products on Business Intelligence & Big Data platform simplifying and transforming the way business intelligence and real-time data analytics empower Corporations and end-users using Softwares like Tableau, Business Objects, MicroStrategy, etc.

In the process, we have enabled companies to use data analytics to help better understand, predict and influence consumer behavior, identify new market opportunities as they emerge, provide to users the data they need, alert the user when and why key business metrics have changed and enable them to make smart decisions.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2007
WEBSITE
https://www.intersourcesinc.com/