BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello)
Senior Scala Backend Developer, Capital Markets Technology
BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello), Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628
Senior Scala Backend Developer, Capital Markets Technology
We are seeking a Senior Scala Backend 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.
Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000
Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Annual Bonus
Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance
Voluntary benefits
Short- and long-term disability
HSA and FSAs
Matching 401k
Discretionary performance bonus
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
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s 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.
Important Notes 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.
Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined above.
Company Overview BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello)
provides services across Financial Services, with a focus on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Payments, complemented by Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices.
Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europe’s fastest growing digital consulting company and is expanding globally with offices in the US (New York, Charlotte, Chicago, and Houston).
For more information about BIP US, visit
https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ .
Compliance and Equal Opportunity BIP US Consulting policy is 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.
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.
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Salary and Benefits The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000
Base pay range: $120,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr
Annual Bonus
Choice of medical, dental, vision insurance
Voluntary benefits
Short- and long-term disability
HSA and FSAs
Matching 401k
Discretionary performance bonus
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
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.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s 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.
Important Notes 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.
Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined above.
Company Overview BIP US (Formerly BIP.Monticello)
provides services across Financial Services, with a focus on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Payments, complemented by Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices.
Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europe’s fastest growing digital consulting company and is expanding globally with offices in the US (New York, Charlotte, Chicago, and Houston).
For more information about BIP US, visit
https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/ .
Compliance and Equal Opportunity BIP US Consulting policy is 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.
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.
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