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FalconX

Senior Trading Systems Developer

FalconX, New York, New York, us, 10261

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FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-evolving cryptocurrency landscape. About The Role

We’re looking for a Trading Systems Developer (OMS & Trader Workflow) to help build FalconX’s next-generation Order Management System (OMS) and trader-facing applications. This role spans the full stack—from Java backend services and real-time APIs, to Python/Go integrations and React frontends—supporting the core workflows that power our institutional trading platform. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and trading teams to design and deliver performant, scalable systems. What You’ll Do

Develop and maintain backend services in Java, with supporting components in Python and Go Design and implement normalized database schemas to model complex order lifecycles and trader workflows Build and enhance trader-facing user interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies Work with APIs across the stack, including WebSocket, FIX, and REST, to integrate with internal strategies and external venues Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical requirements and ship reliable, production-ready code Contribute to performance monitoring, alerting, and observability for the systems you help build Participate in code reviews, standups, and Agile development cycles What We’re Looking For

Proficiency in Java, with working knowledge of Python or Go Familiarity with React, TypeScript, and building frontend components Strong understanding of relational databases, data modeling, and SQL Interest in electronic trading workflows, order state transitions, and real-time system behavior Comfort working with APIs and async communication (e.g., WebSocket, FIX, REST) Clear communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset Nice to Have

Exposure to trading systems (OMS/EMS), financial workflows, or crypto markets Experience working with FIX protocol or market data feeds Background in distributed systems or event-driven architectures Familiarity with message bus frameworks (Kafka, Aeron, Chronicle, etc.) The base pay for this role is expected to be between $179,000 and $242,000 in New York City. FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws.

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