Vice President Senior Software Engineer

Company: BGC Partners
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services using Java and Spring Framework. Implement and manage Spring Cloud-based microservices for scalable distributed systems. Develop and optimize SQL queries for efficient data management and retrieval. Integrate and maintain in-memory caching solutions to enhance system performance. Understand UI frameworks sufficiently to make changes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve bottlenecks, bugs, and performance issues. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and Agile development processes. Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines. Mentor junior members of the team Qualifications Must have: Understanding of the FIX protocol and Equities asset class 5 years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Framework. Strong expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture. Proficiency in SQL and relational databases for data processing and optimization. Experience with in-memory caching concepts & solutions such as Pivotal Cloud Cache (Gemfire) or Redis. Exposure to Web UI frameworks such as Angular. Strong understanding of RESTful API development and integration. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills. Good to have: Experience with the Solace messaging platform. Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Understanding of event-driven architectures and messaging systems. Exposure to NoSQL databases. Knowledge of IaC (Infrastructure as Code) concepts and systems

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