BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello)
Senior Backend Engineer- Real Time Trading
BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello), New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello) provided pay range. This range is provided by BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range : $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Additional compensation types : Annual Bonus Company : Monticello Consulting Group (BIP US) Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (role described under the Monticello/BIP US banner). This section retains the original company context and role language as provided. About the Company
Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europes fastest growing digital consulting company and is expanding globally in the US (New York, Charlotte, Chicago, and Houston). We design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale across Financial Services, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation to create value for customers, employees, shareholders, and society. About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join our technology team supporting trading platforms for a leading capital markets institution. You will design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems that support real-time trading, order routing, settlements, and market data processing. This is a critical role within a fast-paced, front-office environment where performance, reliability, and low latency are essential. You must have valid US work authorization and must physically reside around the posted city, within a 50-mile commute. We are unable to support relocation costs. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable, low-latency trading applications in Scala on the JVM. Collaborate with traders, quants, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, high-performance solutions. Build and optimize real-time, event-driven architectures (Kafka, Akka Streams). Develop APIs and services supporting execution, order management, trade settlements, and market data. Optimize applications for throughput and latency sensitivity. Ensure system reliability through automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD. Enhance and modernize existing platforms across Scala/Java hybrid stacks. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and agile team practices.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of backend software development, including 5+ years in Scala. Proven experience in capital markets (electronic trading, OMS, or market making). Strong understanding of functional programming and concurrency. Hands-on experience with Akka, Play, or related Scala frameworks. Expertise with real-time messaging (Kafka, JMS, FIX). Solid database skills (PostgreSQL, time-series DBs; kdb+/q is a plus). Familiarity with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters, exchange). Strong communication skills to work closely with traders and quants. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of financial products (equities, derivatives, fixed income). Experience with Apache Spark for large-scale analytics. Exposure to DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes). Additional programming experience in Java, Python, or C++. Understanding of capital markets regulations (MiFID II, SEC). Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 Annual discretionary performance bonus Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance Voluntary benefits Short- and long-term disability HSA and FSAs Matching 401k Employee referral bonus Employee assistance program 11 public holidays 20 days PTO 7 Sick Days PTO buy and sell program Paid parental leave Remote/hybrid work environment support
Logistics
New York-based position; relocation not provided. The role requires residing within a 50-mile commute of the posted city and valid US work authorization. Equal Opportunity Statement
It is BIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based on these grounds. BIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, level of experience, and knowledge. For more information about BIP US, visit
https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ . Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Child care support
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BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello) provided pay range. This range is provided by BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range : $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Additional compensation types : Annual Bonus Company : Monticello Consulting Group (BIP US) Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist (role described under the Monticello/BIP US banner). This section retains the original company context and role language as provided. About the Company
Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europes fastest growing digital consulting company and is expanding globally in the US (New York, Charlotte, Chicago, and Houston). We design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale across Financial Services, Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation to create value for customers, employees, shareholders, and society. About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Scala Developer to join our technology team supporting trading platforms for a leading capital markets institution. You will design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems that support real-time trading, order routing, settlements, and market data processing. This is a critical role within a fast-paced, front-office environment where performance, reliability, and low latency are essential. You must have valid US work authorization and must physically reside around the posted city, within a 50-mile commute. We are unable to support relocation costs. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable, low-latency trading applications in Scala on the JVM. Collaborate with traders, quants, and infrastructure teams to deliver resilient, high-performance solutions. Build and optimize real-time, event-driven architectures (Kafka, Akka Streams). Develop APIs and services supporting execution, order management, trade settlements, and market data. Optimize applications for throughput and latency sensitivity. Ensure system reliability through automated testing, monitoring, and CI/CD. Enhance and modernize existing platforms across Scala/Java hybrid stacks. Participate in code reviews, architecture design, and agile team practices.
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of backend software development, including 5+ years in Scala. Proven experience in capital markets (electronic trading, OMS, or market making). Strong understanding of functional programming and concurrency. Hands-on experience with Akka, Play, or related Scala frameworks. Expertise with real-time messaging (Kafka, JMS, FIX). Solid database skills (PostgreSQL, time-series DBs; kdb+/q is a plus). Familiarity with market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters, exchange). Strong communication skills to work closely with traders and quants. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of financial products (equities, derivatives, fixed income). Experience with Apache Spark for large-scale analytics. Exposure to DevOps tools (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes). Additional programming experience in Java, Python, or C++. Understanding of capital markets regulations (MiFID II, SEC). Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $120,000 - $160,000 Annual discretionary performance bonus Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance Voluntary benefits Short- and long-term disability HSA and FSAs Matching 401k Employee referral bonus Employee assistance program 11 public holidays 20 days PTO 7 Sick Days PTO buy and sell program Paid parental leave Remote/hybrid work environment support
Logistics
New York-based position; relocation not provided. The role requires residing within a 50-mile commute of the posted city and valid US work authorization. Equal Opportunity Statement
It is BIP US Consulting policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based on these grounds. BIP US provides a reasonable range of compensation for our roles. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, level of experience, and knowledge. For more information about BIP US, visit
https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ . Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Child care support
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