Software Engineer - Reference Data (Java/SQL)
Role summary
Virtu, a leading financial firm, seeks a seasoned Software Engineer specializing in Java and SQL to build and maintain critical reference data systems. This role involves aggregating, validating, and distributing large datasets from vendors like Bloomberg and LSEG, developing and maintaining databases and APIs, and architecting custom software solutions. The engineer will support large-scale data migrations, monitor production systems, and perform system maintenance. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of enterprise-level, distributed systems experience in Java are required, along with a strong understanding of relational databases (SQL, Oracle RDBMS). Interest in trading and financial markets is essential.
OUR COMPANY
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide.
THE TEAM
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.
We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, meritocratic environment with a flat hierarchy. Our teams are passionate about continually improving and raising the bar; learning and teaching are keys to Virtu's culture.
THE ROLE
- Aggregate, 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
- Monitor 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)
- Interest in trading and financial markets
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
*Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 (salary range is exclusive of bonuses, benefits or other categories of compensation)*
*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.*
