Senior Trading Systems Engineer, Pragma at MarketAxess

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Dec, 25

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

18 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Trading Platforms, Order Management Systems, Order Gateways, Market Data Systems, Software Design, Code Reviews, Technical Meetings, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Technical Communication, Sequencer-Based Systems, Software Engineering Trends, Product-Focused Software

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About Us MarketAxess is on a journey to digitally transform one of the world’s largest financial markets, enabling the shift from analog, phone-based trading to a fully electronic marketplace. Why does this matter? Because our platform makes trading fixed-income more accessible, ultimately improving transparency, efficiency, and competition in the marketplace. Changing the way an established industry transacts is no easy feat. There will be twists and turns, because no one’s ever done this before. But now, more than 2,000 clients around the world rely on our solutions, and that number is only expected to grow in the years ahead. We know where we’re going. How we get there is up to us. Join us and help Take Us There. The Role MarketAxess is looking for an additional member of its trading applications team, the Senior Trading System Engineer will serve as an experienced member of the team and will be responsible for hands-on and cutting-edge Java development. How You'll Help Take Us There Design and develop major new functionality for MarketAxess trading application Author and edit documentation, present on technical topics Contribute to software design, code reviews, technical meetings Interact with the business helping to define and enhance the system What We’re Looking For: 5+ years of experience writing trading platforms including order management systems, order gateways, and market data systems 1+ years of development experience on a sequencer-based system Deep knowledge of Java 17+ and preferably Java 21+ Still devoting 75% of your time to hands on development Able to design and deliver long-term sustainable and product-focused software Have broad areas of interest within technology and the trading business and keep up with current software engineering trends A team player that can articulate technical viewpoints and engage in healthy debate with others Strong attention to detail in both written and verbal communication. BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related degree What You Can Expect from Us Hybrid Environment: Our employees enjoy a mix of working in the office and from home Free Food: We provide free lunch for employees when they are working in the office. Plus, our offices are stocked with snacks. Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO package including vacation and personal days, sick leave and charity days Generous Parental Leave: Up to 20 weeks fully paid leave 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar employer match up to $17,500 Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Employees can purchase MarketAxess common stock at a discount Wellness Stipend: We provide employees with up to $1K annually towards gym memberships, home office equipment and more Onsite Healthcare: We offer convenient access to world-class care through Mount Sinai at our Hudson Yards location Tuition Assistance and Professional Development: Benefit from live and on-demand learning, role-specific training, employee-led Lunch and Learns and guest speakers Core benefits: Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision programs For job positions in NYC, NY, and other locations where required, the estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is $175,000 USD to $250,000 USD. Actual salary may vary depending on job-related factors, which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for annual cash incentives, equity, and other benefit programs. MarketAxess Corporation and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in the location in which the candidate is applying. All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. MarketAxess Privacy Notice for Candidates CCPA Notice at Collection for California Employees and Applicants

Responsibilities

The Senior Trading Systems Engineer will design and develop major new functionality for MarketAxess trading applications. They will also contribute to software design, code reviews, and interact with the business to enhance the system.