Staff Software Engineer - Portfolio Experience
AddeparFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates must have at least seven years of experience in financial services, specifically with applications supporting the trade lifecycle and seven years of Java development. Expertise in design and architecture, particularly microservices, is required, along with experience leading technical initiatives. Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), REST APIs, messaging systems (Kafka preferred), and mentoring junior developers is essential. Strong ownership and a proven track record of delivering results are also necessary. Experience with cloud services (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes with Helm), and DevOps methodologies (CI/CD) is highly desirable.
Senior Software Engineers will design, develop, deploy, and support existing applications and new features on a platform for post-trade operational data. Responsibilities include integrating drop copy and FIX, managing positions across various asset classes, and building/maintaining trade reporting systems. Engineers will participate in an Agile framework, continuously improve platform capabilities, and provide Level 3 support. They will contribute to a performant codebase using a modern tech stack, building microservices deployed to AWS using Docker and Kubernetes.
Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that invests capital with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm provides portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their business potential while leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market opportunities. Schonfeld serves institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on generating returns through strategic investments and effective risk management. Its goal is to capitalize on market inefficiencies and expand its investment strategies globally.