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Principal Java Engineer – Capital Markets

Boston, MassachusettsFull-time$160k–$205k2026-09-21 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance microservices-based solutions for high-frequency trading environments.

Role type

Principal Java Architect (Capital Markets)

Builds

Distributed microservices, trading lifecycle platforms, and low-latency analytics systems

Domain

Capital Markets / High-Frequency Trading

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Core Java (v17+), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Apache Kafka, Redis, AWS, Linux/Unix, Generative AI tools (GitHub Copilot/Claude Code), TDD/BDD

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Solace, Aeron, Redis, Hazelcast, AWS, Jenkins, GitLab CI

Responsibilities

Lead technical solution design and architecture discussions; Conduct deep-dive performance tuning and GC optimization; Design and enforce 'Safe Trading' protocols; Architect and deploy solutions in AWS; Partner with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC & technical leadership