Senior Software Developer (Gateway/Market Data)

Eagle Seven is seeking a Senior Software Developer focused on exchange connectivity and market data.  The individual will be responsible for analyzing exchange protocols, proposing design solutions, and implementing connectivity to trading venues across the world. The role be a part of the platform development team and will provide the individual with exposure to traders and strategy developers. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, have strong sense of ownership and be driven to provide technical and intellectual solutions to business problems. 

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Architecting and implementing low-latency market access solutions
• Understanding, interpreting, and interfacing with global exchanges and their protocols
• Designing, developing, and supporting market data feed handlers and exchange order routers
• Diagnosing latency issues and resolving with appropriate tuning and optimizations
• Working with traders to source, evaluate and facilitate access to new data sources
• Working with extended team to capture, house, and provide historical access to market data
• Liaise with vendors on data and technical issues as needed to deliver rapid solutions to the business

Requirements

Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Proven track record of understanding and working with global exchange protocols
• Experience with writing parsers for exchange protocols such as FIX and ITCH, etc.
• Strong background in C++ and C++ Template metaprogramming with demonstrated experience using C++14/C++20
• Expertise with TCP/IP, UDP multicast, sockets, network protocols, particularly on Linux/Unix systems
• Experience using network tools such as Wireshark and TCPDump to monitor and debug behavior
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Eagle Seven offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees.

• Medical PPO and HMO coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Company Contributions to a Health Savings Account (with enrollment into a High Deductible Health Plan)
• Dental coverage through Principal
• Vision coverage through VSP
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-tax Transit Benefits
• Complimentary Lunch and Beverages

The minimum base salary for this role starts at $150,000. This role is eligible for a discretionary performance bonus as part of the total compensation package, in addition to the benefits listed above. Exact compensation offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skill set.