VP, Java Electronic Trading Developer

Job Description

Galaxy is seeking a talented VP, Java Electronic Trading Developer to join their trading technology team in New York. The individual will be responsible for building the next generation of crypto trading systems. This role requires strong server-side Java development skills and experience in order management systems, market connectivity, low latency messaging, or price distribution. The candidate should be able to work independently, possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and be dedicated to resolving issues.

Role Involves:

• Building next-generation crypto trading systems

Requirements:

• Excellent core Java skills
• Exceptional knowledge of concurrency and multithreaded programming
• Experience developing low latency pricing and trading systems in a Linux environment
• Application performance profiling and optimization

Bonus Points:

• eFX development experience in a low latency, zero GC environment
• Knowledge of institutional encodings (FIX, SBE)
• Fault tolerant, high availability, distributed computing
• Knowledge of low latency messaging (e.g. Aeron, 29West)
• Docker / Kubernetes / AWS
• Knowledge of Crypto

What Galaxy Offers:

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
• Flexible Time Off
• Company paid Holidays (11)
• Company paid sick leave
• Company-paid health and protective benefits
• 3% 401(k) company contribution
• Generous paid Parental Leave
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions
• Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
• Free daily snacks in-office
• Smart, entrepreneurial and fun colleagues
• Employee Resource Groups