Senior Vice President (SVP) / Senior Software Engineer – Java (Equities)

About this role

Company Description

VTekis Consulting LLC provides complete solutions for staff augmentation, recruitment process outsourcing, contract hiring, direct hire, and outsourced solutions. Our goal is to deliver quality professional services to our clients, not just to find someone to do a job; we match the right professional for your staffing needs and earn confidence through the proper assignment of people. This alignment of people and companies allows us to create opportunity. Most importantly, we don’t consider the process complete until we find the perfect fit.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop trading and messaging channels interfacing with exchanges and external venues using industry-standard protocols
• Build and maintain mission-critical front-office and operations systems
• Develop core components using **Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and MQ**
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including trading, operations, and technology stakeholders
• Lead system enhancements, modernization, and cloud migration initiatives
• Support platform stability, performance, and operational excellence
• Coordinate and execute system integration and testing procedures
• Provide **Level 2 production support** and troubleshoot complex issues
• Mentor and guide junior developers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in **software development and trading systems**
• Strong hands-on expertise in **Java, SQL, and Git**
• Experience with messaging technologies: **Kafka, MQ, FIX, FpML**
• Proficiency in **Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Integration)**
• Experience with **data modeling and data standards**
• Familiarity with **cloud platforms and DevOps practices**
• Experience working in **Linux and Windows environments**
• Knowledge of **Equities products and trading systems**
• Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor,...