Technical Lead, Market Data Engineer - Equities Technology.

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.