Senior Java Software Engineer

eam Lead (VP) – Equity Derivatives Risk & Valuation Platform

Location: Midtown, New York (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

Compensation: Up to $220k base + bonus

We are seeking a highly experienced Core Java Engineer with 20+ years of professional experience to lead the development of our next-generation equity derivatives risk and valuation platform. This role is hands-on, with responsibility for architecture, design, and mentoring a small, high-performing team in a front-office environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the build of a cutting-edge platform for real-time risk streaming, PnL, scenarios, and advanced hedging.
• Oversee architecture and design for complex trading systems.
• Mentor and manage team members, providing both technical and business guidance.
• Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and other technologists on the trading desk.
• Ensure delivery of robust, scalable, and performant systems under tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience (20+ years) in Core Java backend engineering.
• Experience managing and mentoring technology teams in a front-office equity risk and derivatives trading environment.
• Strong understanding of equity derivatives and risk/pricing concepts.
• Proficiency in Python and/or .NET/C# is a plus.
• Solid Math or Engineering background.
• Ability to handle the intensity and pacing of a trading desk.