Software Engineer - Reference Data (Java/SQL)
About the role
We are looking for a seasoned engineer to build and maintain the system that produces essential reference data that is critical for most systems throughout Virtu: trading systems, quantitative research systems, and back office systems.
Responsibilities
- Agregate, validate, enrich, and distribute big datasets from many big data vendors (Bloomberg, LSEG)
- Build, test, implement, and maintain various databases and API
- Architect custom software solutions for business stakeholders to improve daily management and evaluation of data across the firm
- Support large-scale migrations for global, multi-asset data
- Maintain day-to-day operation of the production system
- Perform proactive and reactive system maintenance
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- At least 5 years of enterprise-level, distributed systems experience in Java
- Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL, Oracle RDBMS)
Desired, but not required:
- Previous experience working within the financial services industry (exposure to trading systems is a plus)
- Experience working on large data with Python
- Knowledge of HBase, Hadoop, or other cloud storage
- Understanding of Linux environment
- Experience with SVN or Git
Pay
$175,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)
Schedule
Nightly shift
Benefits
Virtu Financial offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Skills
None listed
Benefits
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.