Job Specifications
Job Title: Trading Developer
Location: Houston, TX/hybrid role
Duration: Long Term Contract
About Vlink- VLink, founded in 2006, is a leading global provider of software engineering services with next-gen technologies and best-in-class talent. Our Headquarters are in the U.S, and we have offices in 7+ countries from North America-Europe to APAC, with expansion plans in the Middle East. With over 1,000 employees working globally, VLink has helped SMBs, and large enterprises achieve their business goals, and gained the trust of Fortune-250 companies. VLink is ‘Great Place to Work? Certified™' and has been a consistent winner as- Best Places to Work in CT. Trust, collaboration, and accountability are the three elements that are at the core of VLink’s work culture. We value our professionals, providing comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for growth
Description:
The role centers on engineering, operating, and improving real‑time market‑data and trading‑workflow platforms that support global derivatives trading. It requires deep industry experience, strong technical capability, and the ability to operate in mission‑critical production environments. The engineer works as part of a small, high‑performing global team responsible for ensuring stability, resilience, and continuous improvement across trading systems, market‑data distribution, and time‑series analytics.
This role is based out of Houston and is three days onsite(Hybrid role)
Core Expectations:
Own the reliability and performance of end‑to‑end derivatives‑trading workflows, driving proactive improvements across infrastructure and application layers
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning development teams, support groups, and technical business users
Act as a subject‑matter expert for trading‑system initiatives, market‑data platforms, and exchange‑connectivity workflows
Support scalable algorithmic‑trading environments with a strong focus on compliance, auditability, and regulatory requirements
Participate in a global on‑call rotation, ensuring uninterrupted trading operations across time zones
Required Industry Expertise
Deep understanding of major global futures exchanges and the full exchange‑traded derivatives lifecycle
Minimum 8 years in commodity trading, capital markets, or investment‑bank environments
Strong knowledge of market‑data providers and liquidity‑aggregation platforms
Extensive experience with real‑time market‑data distribution platforms, feed handlers, and enterprise consolidated feeds
Long‑term experience with time‑series analytics frameworks such as kdb or shakti
Technical and Operational Skills
Proven ability to deploy, operate, and improve production trading systems
10+ years supporting front‑office applications and managing vendor relationships
Rapid incident‑response capability with a focus on turning tactical fixes into durable solutions
Strong monitoring, troubleshooting, and reliability‑engineering mindset
Understanding of order capture, execution, allocation, settlement, and compliance workflows
Strong analytical skills and comfort working with complex data sets
Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, C#, SQL, or similar languages
8+ years of FIX engineering experience, including exchange and vendor certification
Familiarity with EMS/OMS platforms such as TT, NYFIX, Bloomberg, TradingScreen
Experience with messaging systems and debugging TCP, multicast, and related network protocols
Operational experience with RTDS components (DACS, ADH, ADS) and multicast data‑traffic management
Hands‑on support of time‑series platforms such as kdb or shakti CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.
Thanks & regards,
Shipra Gupta
About the Company
VLink Inc. is a global software engineering and tech talent partner, delivering next-gen software development, DevOps & AI-powered solutions, and expert software professionals to businesses across the globe.
Founded in 2006, VLink helps organizations--from Fortune 500s to SMBs--accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency & drive innovation in an ever-evolving tech landscape by leveraging the latest technologies and the best IT talent.
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