Lead Software Engineer, Clearing Engineering

Bullish

Base: $235,000 - $275,000; bonus: discretionary an...
10+ years front office trading systems experience
Expert-level java proficiency with gc optimization
Deep knowledge of derivatives margining and risk frameworks
The role involves designing mission-critical infrastructure to mitigate systemic risk through automated default management and high-precision data validation

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing mission-critical infrastructure to mitigate systemic risk through automated default management and high-precision data validation.
  • Candidates must possess deep expertise in risk management frameworks including SPAN, VaR, and real-time Mark-to-Market valuation within a regulated environment.
  • Bullish offers competitive compensation ranging from $235,000 to $275,000 base salary plus discretionary annual target bonuses and performance incentives.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing mission-critical infrastructure to mitigate systemic risk through automated default management and high-precision data validation.

Salary

Base: $235,000 - $275,000; Bonus: Discretionary annual target bonus + performance incentives; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years front office trading systems experience
  • Expert-level Java proficiency with GC optimization
  • Deep knowledge of derivatives margining and risk frameworks
  • Experience with Aeron and Kafka middleware
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database management

Nice-to-have

  • Cloud and DevOps ecosystem proficiency (AWS/GCP)
  • Knowledge of FIX and FIXML protocols
  • Familiarity with big data ecosystems like Databricks
  • Experience using LLMs to accelerate development
  • BI tools expertise for data visualization

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years engineering experience at regulated financial institutions
  • Expert-level Java skills with fault-tolerant system design
  • Strong background in distributed HA/DR strategies

Work Rights

Not specified

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