Software Engineer

Job Title: AVP Software Engineer - EquitiesLocation: New York, NYFirm Overview:Cantor Fitzgerald L.P., with over 16,000 employees, has been a leading global financial services firm at the forefront of financial and technological innovation since 1945. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting, PIPE placements, commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Capitalizing on the firm’s financial acumen and technology prowess, Cantor’s portfolio of businesses also includes Prime Brokerage, Asset Management, and other businesses and ventures. For 79 years, Cantor has consistently fueled the growth of original ideas, pioneered new markets, and provided superior service to clients. Cantor operates trading desks in every major financial center globally, with offices in over 30 locations around the world. As one of the few remaining private partnerships on Wall Street, Cantor has the distinct ability to focus on long-term value creation and solid relationship building. Our structure allows us to respond quickly to client needs, develop solutions that address complex challenges, avoid the limitations of bureaucracy, and attract talented individuals who are driven to succeed.Responsibilities:We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer with expertise in Java+Spring Framework, Python, and SQL to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have experience across backend development, reporting development and web-based applications. This role involves understanding and building compliance reporting for Equities (ex: CAT, CASE, etc), designing + developing + optimizing both backend and web-based applications, working in a collaborative Agile environment, and ensuring high-quality code standards.Qualifications:Must have:2+ years of experience in backend development using Python and Java+Spring.Knowledge of the Equities asset classProficiency in SQL and relational databases for data processing and optimization.Exposure to Web UI frameworks such as Angular.Understanding of RESTful API development and integration.Familiarity with CI/CD concepts, version control (Git), and Agile methodologies.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.Nice to have:Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture.Experience with in-memory caching concepts & solutions such as Pivotal Cloud Cache (Gemfire) or Redis.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.Educational Qualifications:· Bachelor’s Degree requiredSalary: $ 160,000- $ 185,000The expected base salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $175,000 annually. The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).