Senior Software Engineer

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least seven years of experience in financial services, specifically 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 from inception to completion. Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred), REST APIs, and messaging systems (Kafka preferred) is necessary. Strong communication, mentoring junior developers, and a proven track record of ownership and delivery are essential. Experience with listed and OTC instruments, stateful applications on Apache Flink, cloud services (AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes with Helm), and DevOps methodologies (CI/CD) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Senior Software Engineers will design, develop, deploy, and support existing and new applications, features, and platforms within an Agile framework. They will lead projects and initiatives, continuously improving and expanding platform capabilities based on evolving business requirements. Responsibilities include providing Level 3 support globally, contributing to a performant and maintainable codebase, building microservices for cloud deployment on AWS using Docker and Kubernetes with Helm, and integrating drop copy and FIX for post-trade operations across various asset classes. The role also involves building and maintaining systems for intraday and end-of-day trade reporting to prime brokers and internal record systems.

Skills

Java

Microservices

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Agile

Financial Services

Trade Lifecycle

Schonfeld

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

About Schonfeld

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.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$1,464MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.

New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.

New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

Differentiation

Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.

The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.

Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

Upsides

AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.

Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.

Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

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