FCM Tech Lead
Core
Hands-on technical anchor leading the replatforming of a CFTC-regulated futures and options trading platform, covering market data, order routing, settlement, and risk systems.
Role type
Senior IC FCM Tech Lead (regulated derivatives)
Builds
Next-gen architecture for US futures and options trading and clearing
Domain
Financial services / Regulated derivatives / High-frequency trading infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend engineering, distributed systems, FCM/derivatives lifecycle ownership, Go/Java, event-driven architectures, regulated environment experience, system migration/replatforming
Preferred skills
Ion XTP familiarity, Generative AI integration
Technologies
Go, Java, Ion XTP
Responsibilities
Own design and architecture across FCM core (market data, order routing, settlement, reporting, risk); Drive next-gen replatforming to reduce legacy vendor dependencies; Set technical standards and pay down technical debt; Partner cross-functionally to deliver auditable systems; Mentor engineers and scale team quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC