Backend Developer for Algo Trading Platform

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Backend Developer – Algo Trading Platform* CTC: Upto 6 LPA *Location:* Noida *Experience:* 3–6 years *Job Type:* Full-Time *Tech Stack:* Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Kafka, MySQL/PostgreSQL, WebSocket, Redis, Docker, AWS --- ### *About the Role* We're building a scalable, multi-broker *algorithmic trading platform* that integrates with APIs like *Zerodha* and *Binance, and will soon support **Exness, Forex, and Gold-based community trading. We’re looking for a **Backend Developer* who can architect and build secure, high-performance APIs and help scale our system to handle thousands of real-time orders. --- ### *Key Responsibilities* Design, develop, and maintain *RESTful APIs* for trading operations and user management using *Spring Boot*. Integrate with external broker APIs like *Zerodha, **Binance*, and future platforms. Handle *order queuing, **position tracking, and **PnL calculations*. Write *clean, testable code* using unit and integration tests (JUnit, Mockito). Design and manage *asynchronous flows* using Kafka/WebSocket. Secure APIs and sensitive configurations (token handling, role-based auth). Collaborate with frontend developers to align API contracts and real-time data needs. Optimize backend performance and implement *retry pipelines* for failed trades. Participate in architecture reviews and code discussions. --- ### *Must-Have Skills* 3+ years experience with *Java 8+* and *Spring Boot* (REST Controllers, Services, Repositories). Strong knowledge of *REST API design*, validation, error handling, and HTTP standards. Familiarity with *Zerodha Kite API* or *Binance Futures API* or willingness to learn fast. Experience with *Kafka, **RabbitMQ*, or other message queues. Good understanding of *SQL databases* (PostgreSQL/MySQL). Experience with *WebSocket communication* for real-time data. Knowledge of *JWT, OAuth2*, and API security best practices. --- ### *Nice-to-Have* Knowledge of *trading domain, PnL, margin, order book mechanics*. Experience with *Docker*, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployment (AWS/GCP). Familiarity with *Redis* for caching or session handling. Exposure to *microservice architecture* and service-to-service communication. --- ### *What We Offer* Ownership of modules with a real impact on trading automation. Cross-functional team working closely on React + Java full stack. Fast-paced, hands-on environment with room to grow into system design or team lead. Long-term opportunity to shape a product that aims to scale across brokers and asset classes. Show more Show less