Trading System Engineer ( Java or Python

Trading System Engineer (Java or Python)

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry‑leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end‑to‑end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & Dev Ops, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our Fin Labs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile‑first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking an experienced Trading System Engineer (Java or Python). This role focuses on enhancing and supporting Fixed Income Trading Applications and requires minimum 7‑10 years (for mid‑level) and 10‑15 years (for senior level) of professional work experience; strong programming skills in Java and Python; and a solid understanding of financial markets (preferably bond markets).

• Involved with the design and hands‑on implementation of core components for our fixed income electronic trading platform, including venue connectivity, market data handlers, execution, and risk management systems.
• Work towards continuously optimizing the latency and throughput of our trading applications. This involves deep performance analysis, profiling, and tuning at all levels of the stack.
• Build fault‑tolerant and resilient systems. Participate in the entire software lifecycle, including deployment, monitoring, and providing support for critical production systems to ensure maximum uptime and stability.
• Uphold and champion high standards for code quality, testability, and maintainability through rigorous code reviews, automated testing (both unit and integration testing), and adherence to modern software engineering principles.
• (For senior candidates) Act as a technical leader and mentor to less experienced engineers, sharing knowledge, guiding development efforts, and fostering a collaborative and growth‑oriented environment.

• Minimum 7‑10 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on high‑performance, trading systems.
• Proficiency in Java and/or Python, with a good understanding of multi‑threading, concurrency, memory management, and optimization techniques.
• Proven experience as a Java developer, with a strong understanding of object‑oriented programming (OOP) and expertise on building micro‑services with Spring Boot.
• Hands‑on experience developing RESTful APIs and Web Socket services.
• Experience with containerization and cloud technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience on AWS Cloud is a major plus.
• Familiarity with tooling and monitoring and some experience with system‑level debugging, profiling, and performance tuning tools (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana, Java and Python profilers – JMC, JFR, JMeter, Yourkit, etc.).
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Proficient in SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a real‑time, demanding environment.
• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to take ownership of projects from concept to deployment.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Consulting and Information Technology

• Banking, Technology, Information and Internet, and Investment Banking