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1d ago

Senior Software Engineer

Huxley Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL

1d ago

$160k - $160k/yr Full time Backend Developer Senior APIs

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Job Description

The Senior Software Engineer position supports a Chicago-based trading technology startup building and scaling systems used across trading, market data, clearing, and post-trade workflows. This is a hands-on high-performance Java backend role covering work from design through production, with an onsite option in Chicago or fully remote participation.

Role Responsibilities

Develop and scale systems that support trading, market data, clearing, and post-trade workflows
Build and improve high-performance backend services for real-time market data, exchange integrations, regulatory workflows, and trade processing
Convert business requirements into technical solutions
Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to reliable, scalable implementation
Handle complex technical challenges with ownership of outcomes
Work on initiatives end-to-end, from design through production

Required Qualifications

4+ years of backend engineering experience
Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience using APIs, distributed systems, messaging/event-driven architectures, and SQL
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions

Preferred Background

Experience in trading, fintech, market data, or other high-throughput systems is a plus
Experience with FIX, exchange connectivity, clearing, or risk systems is helpful but not required

Tech Stack

The role focuses on Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.

Work Location and Schedule

Based in Chicago, IL (hybrid). The role supports either working onsite in Chicago’s Loop 2-3 days per week or working fully remote.

Compensation

USD 160,000 per year (fixed).

Eligibility and Sponsorship

Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders
Sponsorship is not available

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