Real time index engineer

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MSCI's Real-Time Index System is responsible for the calculation and distribution of equity indexes to financial markets in real time. We are seeking a Senior Java Developer to join our real-time systems team, where you'll play a key role in developing and enhancing our real-time index calculation and distribution platform.

In this role, you will work on a high-performance, low-latency system that ingests live market data, applies different types of index methodologies, and delivers results to clients and partners with sub-second latency and high reliability.

• Design, develop, and optimize real-time systems for index computation based on streaming market data and rule-based logic.

• Build scalable and fault-tolerant distribution engines to disseminate index values and related metadata to downstream systems and clients.

• Integrate with market data feeds and process high-frequency financial data.

• Implement high-performance, multi-threaded Java components for real-time event processing.

• Ensure data accuracy, low-latency delivery, and system resilience through robust validation, monitoring, and failover mechanisms.

• Collaborate with Research teams and Product Managers to design new solution to our clients.

• Develop comprehensive unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

• Contribute to the architecture design review of the index platform, including the adoption of modern technologies and design patterns.

• 10+ years of core Java development experience, with a strong track record in real-time or low-latency financial systems. Candidates with less experience may be considered for roles at a different level.

• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency models, and garbage collection tuning in high-performance Java applications.

• Strong hands-on experience with real-time data processing frameworks

• Experience in building and consuming high-availability APIs and internal publish/subscribe systems.

• Proficiency with Linux-based environments, containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD workflows.

• Prior experience in index or pricing engine development, particularly in real-time data environments, is a plus.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
  • Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
    • A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
      • A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
        • Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
          • Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
            • We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry-leading research-enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave), veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please email Disability.Assistance@msci.com and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note, this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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