Software Engineer III

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks a Software Developer to join our Post-Trade team.

Post-Trade division is responsible to manage the firm's new generation of middle and back-office functions including books and records, P&L, reconciliation systems, fees, regulatory reporting and surveillance - and further to achieve efficiency in treasury and finance accounting functions through technological innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Developing the firm’s Post Trade Platform tools - including reference data management, trade capture, reconciliation, P&L, trade cost management, surveillance, compliance and regulatory functions.
• Works with appropriate stakeholders to determine user requirements for a set of features.
• Works in collaboration with teams across the organization to develop reliable, scalable, and high-performance, software designs.
• Responsible for technological innovation in build-out of the new generation of middle office and back-office applications and processes.
  
  

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science from a top college or university
• Good problem-solving skills with a minimum experience of 5 years.
• Knowledge of Python and Java, shell scripts and linux system
• Knowledge of SQL (i.e. MySQL, PostGres) and NoSQL (i.e. MongoDB, ElasticSearch) databases are highly desirable.
• Past role(s) within electronic trading and a thorough understanding of financial instruments including equities, commodities, credit, interest rates, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, futures, forwards, and options will be a plus
• Strong communication skills and fluent in English
  
  

Benefits:

Tower’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world.

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch, and snacks daily
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving
• Social events, happy hours, treats, and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities
  
  

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.