Sr. Software Developer (Scala/Java)

About FlexTrade

About FlexTrade

FlexTrade Systems is the global leader in high performance, multi asset order and execution management solutions. A pioneer in the field, FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing FlexTRADER®, the world’s first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies.

FlexONE Team
We are looking for talented developers who are passionate about technology to work on FlexTrade’s OEMS platform, FlexONE, which is our state-of-the-art, fully integrated Order Management System (OMS) and Execution Management System (EMS). Our team is responsible for the development of the firm’s flagship, buy-side OMS.

Responsibilities
You will work in a fast-paced, financial software development environment and be expected to:

• Design and implement new features on the product roadmap using technologies including Scala, Akka, and gRPC.
• Take initiative and be resourceful in gathering requirements from Project Managers and other sources.
• Identify and implement performance enhancements in the core product.
• Implement bug fixes and assist with production support as needed.
• Collaborate with and mentor other members of the team while proactively problem solving.

Required Skills

While we believe a great developer will pick up and grow skills as needed, minimum requirements for this job include:

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in CS or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Expert level understanding of one or more programming languages (Java, Scala, C#, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of object-oriented design and development.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas, problems, and solutions.
• Motivation and determination to achieve, learn and grow.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with functional programming concepts (Scala is a plus).
• Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience in Financial Services, Mathematics, or related fields.

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**