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Algo Programming/C++/Java/Unix- IT Strategist

Genesis10
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Jersey City
101 Hudson Street (Show on map)
Nov 04, 2025
Genesis10 is currently seeking an Algo Programming/C++/Java/Unix- IT Strategist with our client in their Jersey City, NJ location. This is a 12 month + contract 3 days hybrid onsite position. Responsibilities: Provide the best possible production-capable environment for the electronic trading system, including all Data Center operation, business continuity set-up, application development, deployment and support. Design & Development: o Interaction with traders and quantitative researchers: Analyze new ideas and requirements for development o Maintenance, improvement of trading application: New features, algorithms, enhancement of existing applications, optimization for speed, bug corrections. o Implement algorithms in line with Compliance and Regulations (e.g. RegNMS, RegSHO, etc.) Support: o Monitoring: ensure that the trading platform is stable and works properly (scripts, batches, applications and infrastructure). o Maintenance: adapt, improve, stabilize and automate the platform; help reduce the human factor and the number of manual interventions. o Assistance to the users (traders and researchers). Interaction with Market Access teams to ensure proper quote reception and order sending capabilities. Interaction with IT Infra teams to ensure proper functioning of all devices: servers, firewalls, switches, database, filer, market- and inter-colo connectivity) Interaction with Operations to ensure proper accounting of the desk's positions: feed booking and other Back-Office systems. Interaction with compliance teams to understand the impact of regulations on trading platform. Requirements: 5 - 10 years relevant industry experience. Algo programming, low-latency, C++, Java, Unix. Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. Pay rate range up to $920 a day. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website. Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.