Senior Vice President (SVP) / Senior Software Engineer – Java (Equities)

VTekis Consulting LLP•New York, NY

10h

About The Position

VTekis Consulting LLC provides complete solutions for staff augmentation, recruitment process outsourcing, contract hiring, direct hire, and outsourced solutions. Our goal is to deliver quality professional services to our clients, not just to find someone to do a job; we match the right professional for your staffing needs and earn confidence through the proper assignment of people. This alignment of people and companies allows us to create opportunity. Most importantly, we don’t consider the process complete until we find the perfect fit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years of experience in software development and trading systems
Strong hands-on expertise in Java, SQL, and Git
Experience with messaging technologies: Kafka, MQ, FIX, FpML
Proficiency in Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Integration)
Experience with data modeling and data standards
Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOps practices
Experience working in Linux and Windows environments
Knowledge of Equities products and trading systems
Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, etc.)

Responsibilities

Design and develop trading and messaging channels interfacing with exchanges and external venues using industry-standard protocols
Build and maintain mission-critical front-office and operations systems
Develop core components using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MQ
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, operations, and technology stakeholders
Lead system enhancements, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives
Support platform stability, performance, and operational excellence
Coordinate and execute system integration and testing procedures
Provide Level 2 production support and troubleshoot complex issues
Mentor and guide junior developers

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