Sr. Software Developer (Scala-Java)

About FlexTrade Systems:

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

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:

• Become the subject matter expert in using our server-side API, which clients heavily rely upon to programmatically interface with FlexONE.
• Communicate effective API usage to clients and internal resources via written documentation and by providing working code examples.
• Assist our support team in troubleshooting issues raised by clients.
• Collaborate with, support, and mentor other members of the team in matters related to the API.
• Design and implement new API features and bug fixes using technologies,s including Scala and gRPC.
• Review the accuracy of sample code generated by our AI-driven API assistant and investigate ways to help increase its productivity.
  

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 (C#, Python, Java, etc.)
• Excellent knowledge of API design fundamentals.
• Excellent knowledge of the documentation, packaging, and distribution of API artifacts for use by one or more languages.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate ideas, problems, and solutions.
• Motivation and determination to achieve, learn, and grow.

Desirable Skills:

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

Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Please use the link on this page to apply, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. For more information visit http://flextrade.com or follow us on twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

**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.**