<p>Kforce's client, a well-established and growing firm in the fintech sector, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems) to join its talented engineering team in Jersey City, NJ. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and development of next-generation trading solutions in a dynamic and innovation-focused environment.</p> <p>Summary: As a Principal Software Engineer (Java, Trading Systems), you'll play a critical role in a team at the forefront of trading technology. You'll collaborate with industry experts, expand your technical skills, and deliver complex, high-performance systems that power global financial markets.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Greenfield Development: Be at the center of building a sophisticated global trading platform from scratch; This rare Greenfield initiative offers a unique chance to shape a modern, enterprise-grade system from the ground up </li><li>Cutting-Edge Technology: Design and develop secure, scalable cloud-native services, platforms, and APIs for high-frequency trading using the latest advancements in technology </li><li>High-Performance Systems: Tackle the challenges of low-latency, high-throughput messaging to enable efficient electronic trading at scale </li><li>Software Engineering: Deliver end-to-end Java solutions within an Agile development environment, to support real-time, mission-critical applications </li><li>Award-Winning Culture: Benefit from a supportive hybrid work model, exceptional benefits, and recognition as a top-tier employer committed to innovation and professional development* 7+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a strong emphasis on building high-performance systems </li><li>Deep expertise in Java programming </li><li>Proven track record in low-latency front office trading system development </li><li>Strong understanding of microservices architecture </li><li>Skilled in API design and integration with messaging systems </li><li>Knowledge of Aeron preferred </li><li>Experience in front-office trading environments </li><li>Strong collaboration skills and energized by complex technical challenges </li></ul>