Software Engineer (Trading Operations)

At Aquatic, we are actively recruiting for a Software Engineer experienced in working with operations and software engineers to enable visibility into the realtime state of our accounts as well as handle general post-trade work such as trade reconciliation. A good candidate is comfortable with developing across multiple layers, from UI to back-end, and enjoys working actively with others to produce easy-to-maintain and robust code.

Role Details

• Experienced with real-time sequenced trade management systems. 
• Knowledge of message structures, with an emphasis on performance and reliability.
• Strong Python skills or preferred language for a high performance event processor.
• Able to review Python code and provide performance, reliability, and stylistic improvements in the PR process.
• Experienced with low latency C++ order management systems. 
• Extensive experience with event processing models.
• Able to design and implement systems operating globally as a single environment.
• Familiar with complex graph structures for data and how to implement them architecturally.

Technical Experience: 

• At least 5+ years of full-time professional software development experience with team and platform responsibilities.
• There will be a focus on performant event processing in this role. 
• Expertise with Python, familiar with C++.
• Experience with messaging architectures such as Kafka, Aeron, and reliable multicast.
• A history of building software effectively, using automated tests.
• Experience in finance, especially back office, is beneficial but not required.

Candidate Qualities: 

• Strong bias for action
• Driven by accountability and internal urgency
• Desire to independently seek best solutions
• Preference for working in a team that focuses on delivering results aligned with Trading and Operations goals.
• Comfortable providing and receiving actionable feedback in a collaborative team setting
• Motivated by an ambitious environment and driven colleagues 

The base salary for this role is anticipated to be between $150,000 and $300,000, which is based on information at the time of posting. This position may also be eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as a discretionary bonus, and benefits. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their unique skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Benefits:

• Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, competitive 401k plan, employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Perks: Wellness programs, casual dress, snacks, lunch, game room, team and company events
• Development: Open environment to maximize learning and knowledge sharing
• Time: Generous PTO, paid holidays, competitive paid caregiver leaves