Principal Software Engineer, Trading Systems

📋 Description Design and optimize Scala-based trading services for high-volume, low-latency systems Lead architectural strategy for future-state scalability and performance Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices Collaborate across product, engineering, ops, and security to translate requirements Optimize system performance with JVM tuning for Scala/Akka systems Enhance monitoring and observability for real-time trade execution 🎯 Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent) Extensive experience with high-performance, high-concurrency trading systems Proven expertise in JVM and performance tuning for high-performance environments Experience supporting 24/7 production systems, ideally in trading Deep knowledge of networking and protocols (HTTP/HTTPS, WebSockets, TCP/IP) Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills under real-time conditions Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to stakeholders 🎁 Benefits Generous PTO 7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually 1 Service Day Annually 401k with 3.5% Company Match Paid Parental Bonding Leave Health, Vision, Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by Northwind Robotics