Hybrid; Southlake, TX

Overview

Join a leading financial services firm, partnering with Aquent, and revolutionize the trading experience for millions! As a key contributor to the Portfolio Management Technology team, you will develop cutting-edge software and solutions for a private cloud-based trading platform. Imagine the impact of building a system capable of processing billions of transactions daily – that’s the power you’ll wield in this role. Be a part of a dynamic team that thrives on innovation and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of finance.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a high-visibility team focused on building the next generation of a high-volume, ultra-low latency trading platform. You’ll be working on a system designed to handle billions of transactions during peak market hours. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the future of trading technology.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate complex user requests, clarifying and communicating objectives effectively.
• Conduct and prepare feasibility studies for new and existing applications.
• Lead projects of moderate complexity and scope.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to team members.
• Explore and implement Proof of Concepts (POCs) using emerging technologies.
• Develop full-stack applications, RESTful APIs, and work with both relational and document-based databases.
• Utilize cloud technologies to build and deploy scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Contribute to multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome technical challenges.
• Embrace a customer-centric approach and take ownership of solutions.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 6-10+ years of experience in a software development role.
• Extensive coding experience in C#/.NET (7+ years).
• Working experience with message queuing systems, NoSQL databases, logging tools, data interchange formats, cloud platforms, caching mechanisms, performance analysis, and software development methodologies.
• Experience building scalable and high-performance applications.
• Proven experience as a technical lead for a team or project.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Expertise with specific cloud platforms, containerization technologies, and orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with the financial services industry.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $55.91 to $62.13 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.