Execution Developer, Macro Technology

About the role

A Career with Point72’s Technology Team
As Point72 reimagines the future of investing, our Technology team is constantly evolving our firm’s IT infrastructure and engineering capabilities, positioning us at the forefront of a rapidly evolving technology landscape. We’re a team of experts who experiment and work to discover new ways to harness open-source solutions, modern cloud architectures, and sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions, while embracing enterprise agile methodologies. Our commitment to building and innovating in the AI space provides the framework intended to drive smarter decision making and enhance how we build and operate our platforms and applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and support mission‑critical FIX Drop Copy and STP workflows that underpin the firm’s electronic trading and post‑trade processing
• Collaborate closely with investment professionals, Compliance, and Operations to translate business and control requirements into robust, production‑ready software
• Develop and maintain Java and SQL Server–based applications supporting complex trading workflows across rates, FX, credit, futures, and equities
• Integrate with external brokers, exchanges, and trading platforms, ensuring reliable connectivity and correct handling of external data
• Improve system reliability, observability, and operational resilience through thoughtful design and disciplined change
• Provide Level 3 production support, investigating issues, answering business questions, and resolving complex problems escalated from a dedicated support function
• Use AI‑enabled development and operational tooling to improve engineering efficiency and contribute to platforms where AI is increasingly embedded in business workflows

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of Java and SQL Server development experience
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server objects and optimizations, such as functions, views, indexes, procs, tables, CTEs, and transactions
• Proficiency with Jetbrains Intellij
• Familiarity with version control systems and build environments, such as Git, Jenkins, and GitHub
• Financial industry experience, specifically Fixed Income products, such as bonds, swaps, CDS, and FX, or Commodity Futures
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards

Qualifications

• Experience with FIX protocols and STP workflows
• Knowledge of financial markets and trading systems
• Experience with cloud-based services and technologies
• Experience with AI and machine learning tools

Skills

• Java programming
• SQL Server database management
• Version control systems (Git, SVN)
• Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Benefits

We take care of our people
We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

• Fully-paid health care benefits
• Generous parental and family leave policies
• Mental and physical wellness programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Non-profit matching gift program
• Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBTQ+ community
• Tuition assistance
• A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

Pay

The annual base salary range for this role is $250,000-$300,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation or our comprehensive benefits package. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things.

Schedule

Full-time position