Core Java Developer - Credit Trading Systems Job ID: 25-08844 Job Title: Core Java Developer - Credit Trading Systems Location: New York, NY 10036 (Remote - contractor can go into office if interested) Duration: 6 months Contract Type: W2 only Pay Rate: $103.45/hour Business Objective: * We are building the Credit Trader Workstation (CTW), a central platform for all Credit Trading activities. Currently, multiple systems are in place across US and Canadian desks. The goal is to simplify and integrate everything into a single, streamlined platform. * Integration with DSTS is complete; the next key initiative is integrating Bloomberg TOMS, with a focus on pricing components and an upcoming build of an RFQ (Request for Quote) engine and auto-hedging system. Role Overview: * This is a server-side, low-latency, Core Java development role. * The integration work is largely complete, and we are now focused on expanding the development of new functionality. * This is both a backfill and a net new role, with a significant focus on building the RFQ engine from scratch. Responsibilities: * Core Java server-side development focused on low-latency data structures * Work closely with the Fixed Income (FI) trading teams to understand workflows, specifically related to pricing * Build and enhance systems dealing with Preferred Stocks, Corporate Bonds, Munis, Investment Grade products, TIPS, REITs, Money Market Funds, and Credit Trading instruments * Develop and integrate a net new RFQ engine and auto-hedging system * Contribute to pricing components relayed to external systems * Day 1 contributions expected in Core Java unit testing, code pipelines, builds, and deployment processes * Participate in a highly technical, fast-paced environment and quickly ramp up on Fixed Income concepts and platform-specific integrations Must Have Requirements: * 3-5 years - strong Core Java development experience, particularly on server-side, low-latency systems * Hands-on experience with data structures and scalable, high-performance platforms * Strong understanding of full software development lifecycle including unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment * Ability to pick up complex concepts quickly with minimal supervision - teachable Nice To Haves: * Exposure to Capital Markets (CM) or Fixed Income (FI) concepts (coupon rate, fixed rate coupons, bond pricing) is a strong plus but not required * Familiarity with Fixed Income instruments is a plus (not quant pricing, but general bond pricing knowledge) Education: * Post secondary degree - Bachelors in Computer Science or Financial Engineering * Job details *