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Software Development Engineer

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Software Development Engineer for a contract position in New York, NY. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary: 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.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• 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
  
  

Qualifications:

• 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
  
  

Preferred:

• 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)
• Post-secondary degree - Bachelor's in Computer Science or Financial Engineering
  
  

If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application!

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