Software Development Engineer

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: New York
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Software Development Engineer

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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!

Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities, including contract, contract to hire, and permanent placement. Let's talk!

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