Application Programmer III

Our client, [Industry Descriptor] is seeking a Application Programmer III to join their team. As a Application Programmer III, you will be part of the [Department Name] supporting [Team Name(s)]. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to deliver complex software features, a passion for technical thought leadership, and the ability to own end-to-end solution design and delivery - while collaborating closely with trading and engineering stakeholders to improve production outcomes. Job Title:Application Programmer III Location:Jersey City, NJ Pay Range: $65-$68/hr What's the Job?

• Define and lead the engineering approach for complex features, translating business needs into scalable, high-impact technical solutions.
• Deliver complex eTrading technology end-to-end, including solution design, implementation, and production readiness for market connectivity, price distribution, and RFQ engines.
• Enable development efficiencies through reusable patterns, technical guidance, and conducting multiple software implementations with consistent quality.
• Provide technical thought leadership by partnering with trading desks, strategists, and quants for L3 support, requirements gathering, and solution design for new builds.
• Apply depth and breadth across key competencies, including FIX trading solutions, modern microservices (GraphQL/gRPC), and robust observability and diagnostics. What's Needed?
• Experience as a Lead software engineer building eTrading solutions used in market connectivity, price distribution, or RFQ engines.
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience building D2D, D2C, and bilateral eTrading connectivity.
• Highly proficient in Java/Spring with expertise developing FIX trading solutions.
• Experience supporting production trading systems, including requirements gathering and solution design for new builds, with collaboration across trading and technical teams.
• Advanced debugging and profiling skills for JDK-based languages (Java/Scala/Kotlin/Clojure), plus experience with JDK CI/CD and build toolchains such as Maven, Gradle, SBT, and Jenkins. What's in it for me?
• Opportunity to lead engineering decisions that directly support mission-critical eTrading workflows and production outcomes.
• Chance to deepen expertise across modern RPC microservices, observability tooling, and message-oriented architectures.
• Role focused on end-to-end solution design and delivery, where your technical leadership can drive measurable business impact.
• Collaboration with trading desks, strategists, and quants to turn requirements into reliable systems.
• Platform to supervise and grow eTrading engineering talent through mentorship and technical guidance.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.