Job Description
Virtu
Virtu is a leading financial firm that leverages cutting edge technology to deliver liquidity to the global markets and innovative, transparent trading solutions to our clients. As a market maker, Virtu provides deep liquidity that helps to create more efficient markets around the world. Our market structure expertise, broad diversification, and execution technology enables us to provide competitive bids and offers in over 19,000 securities, at over 235 venues, in 36 countries worldwide
THE ROLE
We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join our development team. Our team is a talented group of versatile software engineers who collaborate with the entire Virtu group to build the next generation of web-based trading tools for our fast paced firm. Members of this team collaborate closely with traders, operations, and other developers to gather and understand needs, and implement real-time trading, visualization, analysis and reporting tools. Ideal candidates will have a passion and talent for designing great, intuitive user interfaces as well as scalable back-end services.
THE CANDIDATE
2+ years of experience
Expertise with web client languages (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript)
Fluency with web client frameworks (React, Node), remote API design and architecture (REST, WebSockets)
Experience with source code management (Git is a plus)
Experience with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or KDB
Object oriented design skills and/or familiarity with Java a plus
Python experience is a plus
Interest in trading and financial market
This role is based in our Dublin office with some flexibility to work hybrid.
THE PROCESS
Following an initial resume screen, candidates will be invited to complete an online programming test. Those who perform well will be contacted to arrange a phone screen.
Virtu Financial is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, welcoming you for who you are and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.