Principle Java Engineer

  • Location

    New York

  • Sector:

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    US$250000 - US$300000 per annum + plus Bonus and Benefits Package

  • Contact:

    James Tucker

  • Contact email:

    j.tucker@ioassociates.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH169448_1761830560

Principal Java Developer - New York / Tri-State

We're looking for a Principal Core Java Developer to join a leading proprietary trading firm.

This is a superb opportunity to be a part of a collaborative, research-driven culture that values technical excellence, autonomy, and continuous innovation.

You'll work within a small, high-performing engineering team responsible for building and optimising low-latency, high-throughput trading systems that power real-time strategies across global markets.

This is a hands-on role where you'll make key technical decisions, influence architecture, and drive performance improvements across critical systems.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Senior Engineers who enjoy working close to the metal - optimising for speed, reliability, and scalability in demanding production environments.

What you will need:

  • Deep expertise in Core Java
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and low-latency system design
  • Proven background within financial markets, ideally across fixed income or commodity products

Compensation: Highly competitive base up to $325,000+ Bonus and Benefits Package

If you're passionate about engineering for performance and want to work with some of the best technologists in the trading industry, apply online or reach out - I'd be happy to share more details about the role and firm.