API Engineer - Jersey City, United States - Collabera

Description

Position Details:

Industry:
Banking & Finance


Job title:
API Engineer/ Middleware Engineer


Location:
Jersey city, New Jersey

Duration: 12-18 Months (Possibility of Extension)


About the Role:
Market Data Technology & Services (MDT&S) is seeking a senior member to join the Market Data Development team.

This role will involve facilitating the integration of market data technologies within the firm, as well as designing and deploying market data systems and services for different business units.

Responsibilities:
Develop Market Data APIs and operational tools in Java
Scripting in Bash and Python
Knowledge of network technologies (TCP/IP, UDP, Multicast, Routing Protocols, Security)
Experience with CI/CD Tooling (Git, Jira, Ansible)
Strong data structures skills, multi-threaded programming, and caching technologies
Develop performance and diagnostic tools for market data systems
Provide 3rd level support as the highest level of internal technical escalation


Required Skills:
Excellent scripting ability in Bash and Python
Good understanding of network technologies
Proficiency in Linux and Windows operating environments
Experience with CI/CD Tooling
Strong data structures skills and multi-threaded programming
Experience with latency critical, high throughput distributed systems
Understanding of RESTful principles and related technologies


Desired Skills:
Experience in microservices/full stack development
Knowledge of Market Data Distribution technologies (Refinitiv, Bloomberg)
Expertise in consolidated and direct feeds
Experience with Refinitiv RFA, RTAPI, and Bloomberg market data APIs
Familiarity with financial market applications and internal trading flows