TECHNICAL LEAD (BACKEND API)

Company: FlexTrade
Location: Great Neck
Posted on: September 27, 2024

Job Description:

FlexTrade Systems is a global leader in building a high-performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options. A pioneer in the field, FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing FlexTRADER -, the world's first broker-neutral, execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies.
At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to ever interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having Fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.
As a Technical Lead (Backend API), you will be leading a team to design, build, test and maintain trading applications for crypto/ digital assets.You will be working across the full stack with performance and latency considerations.You are a generalist working on both frontend, backend and external APIs.You enjoy mentoring team members and take responsibility and ownership for the team's performance.You are enthusiastic about technology, quick learner, and a team player.
ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high performance trading APIs.Design, build and maintain data pipeline for trading analytics.Lead, mentor the team building APIs and analytics.Implement automated tests and work with QA teams to create test plans.Create design, test & deployment documents.Collaborate with teams in various regions and stakeholders.
Job requirementsMasters/ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.Experience in one or more general purpose programming languages: Java/C++/ Golang.6+ years of development including WebSockets & REST. Experience with Microservices is a plus.2+ years of experience as a Technical Lead.Familiarity with best practices for API Development.Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Desirable SkillsKnowledge of Trading and FIX protocol.Experience with Order or Execution Management Systems.
Does this sound like you? We would love to hear from you. Please use the link on this page to apply, and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. For more information visit http://flextrade.com or follow us on twitter and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**
**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**

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