Technical Lead, Market Data Engineer - Equities Technology
23 hours ago
New York
Technical Lead, Market Data Engineer - Equities Technology We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer / Technical Lead with expertise in C++ and the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, etc.) to lead the technical transformation of our legacy platform into a modern technology architecture. This role requires a strong background in financial markets technology and real-time market data systems. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader who can guide a team of engineers, drive innovation, and ensure system stability while preparing to potentially step into a Team Lead role in the future. Key Responsibilities: • Technical Leadership:, • Act as the Technical Lead for a team of engineers, providing mentorship and guidance to drive technical excellence., • Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern architectures, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance., • Collaborate with the Team Lead to define priorities, effort analysis, and estimates., • Contribute to the team's technical direction by driving new initiatives and adopting best practices., • Architecture & Development:, • Design and implement microservices and real-time distributed solutions for market data systems., • Enhance and develop monitoring, automation, and tooling to improve operational efficiency., • Work closely with the low-latency engineering team to integrate solutions across enterprise and colo environments., • Stakeholder Collaboration:, • Engage directly with portfolio managers, traders, C-level management, IT teams, and external vendors to understand and address their needs., • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication., • Operational Excellence:, • Define and enforce SLAs, SLOs, policies, metrics, and KPIs to proactively monitor and improve system performance., • Oversee production change review processes, monitor system health, and assist with new builds., • Ensure system stability while managing change in a fast-paced environment. Required Skills: • Technical Expertise:, • Strong proficiency in C++ with the ability to quickly learn and master other technologies (e.g., Java, Streambase, Python)., • Extensive experience with real-time market data systems and financial markets technology., • Proven ability to design and implement microservices and distributed systems., • Leadership & Communication:, • Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams, with the ability to step into a Team Lead role when needed., • Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with traders, IT teams, and vendors., • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment., • Technical Knowledge:, • Deep understanding of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, MCAST) and operating systems in low-latency environments., • Familiarity with market data feed handlers and protocols for global trading venues (Americas, Europe, Asia)., • Hands-on experience with automation and scripting tools to support the environment. Desirable Skills: • Familiarity with Reuters, Bloomberg, Exchange symbology, and data models., • Experience with data distribution buses (e.g., Solace, Kafka)., • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices., • Exposure to AI tools for coding optimization and efficiency improvements. Why Join Us? • Be part of a high-impact team driving the transformation of legacy systems into cutting-edge technology architectures., • Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to engage directly with traders, portfolio managers, and senior leadership., • Take on a technical leadership role with the potential to grow into a Team Lead position in the future., • Collaborate with a global team of talented engineers to solve complex challenges in real-time market data systems. The estimated base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $250,000 which is specific to New York and may change in the future. Millennium pays a total compensation package which includes a base salary, discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package. When finalizing an offer, we take into consideration an individual's experience level and the qualifications they bring to the role to formulate a competitive total compensation package.