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BIP

Scala Developer - Capital Markets

BIP, Pennington, New Jersey, us, 08534

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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by BIP. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Company Overview: Business Integration Partners (BIP) is Europe’s fastest growing digital consulting company and are on track to reach the Top 20 by 2030, with an expanding global footprint in the US (New York, Charlotte, Chicago, and Houston). Operating at the intersection of business and technology we design, develop, and deliver sustainable solutions at pace and scale creating greater value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and society. BIP specializes in high-impact consulting services across multiple industries with 6,500 employees worldwide. Our domains include Financial Services business serves Capital Markets, Insurance and Payments verticals, supplemented with Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance, Change Management and Digital Transformation practices. We integrate deep industry expertise with business, technology, and quantitative disciplines to deliver high-impact results for our clients. 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 play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems that support real-time trading, order routing, 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. Please do not apply for this position unless you meet the criteria outlined above. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain high-throughput, low-latency applications using

Scala

on the

JVM . Collaborate closely with

quant teams ,

traders , and

DevOps

to deliver resilient and high-performing trading systems. Work with

real-time messaging

and

event-driven

architectures (e.g., Kafka, Akka Streams). Implement robust APIs and services supporting trade execution, order management, and market data feeds. Optimize performance for latency-sensitive applications. Ensure system reliability through unit testing, integration testing, and continuous monitoring. Maintain and improve existing trading platforms, including legacy Java and hybrid Scala/Java stacks. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team agile ceremonies. Required Skills & Experience: 5+ years of backend software development experience, with 5+ years in Scala. Strong experience in the capital markets industry, preferably on electronic trading, market making, or order management platforms. Deep understanding of functional programming paradigms. Familiarity with Akka, Play, or similar Scala-based frameworks. Proficiency with multi-threading, concurrency, and low-latency design. Experience working with messaging systems (Kafka, JMS, FIX engines). Solid knowledge of relational and time-series databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, kdb+/q is a plus). Understanding of market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, or exchange-provided). Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with traders and quants. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (master’s preferred). Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in capital markets, banking, or asset management environments. Understanding of financial products (equities, derivatives, fixed income, etc.). Experience with

Apache Spark

for historical trade and market data analytics. Prior experience with

DevOps practices , CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Familiarity with

Java ,

Python , or

C++

is a plus. Knowledge of regulatory requirements in capital markets (e.g., MiFID II, SEC rules). Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. **The base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 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. For more information about BIP US, visit https://www.bip-group.com/en-us/. 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 upon 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. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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