Core Java Developer Low Latency Algo Trading (Global Investment Bank

Core Java Developer – Low Latency Algo Trading (Global Investment Bank) - J12595 (Hong Kong)

Pinpoint Asia is partnering with a leading Global Investment Bank to find an experienced Electronic Trading System Developer. You will join a high-performing regional team (Hong Kong & Singapore) responsible for developing and maintaining a mission-critical algorithmic execution platform for Asian equities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, seasoned team where you will work on core trading infrastructure, algo strategies, and execution logic in a low-latency environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Core Development: Design, develop, and optimize the algo execution platform and proprietary trading strategies using Core Java.

- Performance: Enhance existing strategies to improve latency and throughput for Asian market specifics.

- Reliability: Develop automated testing frameworks and ensure system stability.

- Support: Provide 2nd line support for the platform (occasional early/holiday shifts may be required) to ensure smooth trading operations.

Requirements

- Experience: 5+ years of development experience in low-latency, real-time trading systems.

- Domain Expertise: Minimum 3 years specifically in Algo strategies, automated trading, or electronic trading (Equities preferred).

- Tech Stack: Expert-level Core Java (multi-threading, memory management). Strong knowledge of FIX protocol, Market Data, and OMS integration.

- Scripting: Proficiency in Python, Perl, or Shell scripting in a Linux environment.

- Visa Status: Strict Requirement: Candidates must hold Permanent Residency (HK/SG) or a valid work visa. Sponsorship is NOT available for this role.

What’s On Offer

- Competitive Base Salary (Up to HKD 1.2M / SGD 200k) + Discretionary Bonus.

- Opportunity to work with a highly experienced regional team.

- Exposure to advanced execution algorithms across Asian markets.

If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please send your resume in Word format to Cherise Wong at resume(at)pinpointasia(dot)com and put Core Java Developer – Low Latency Algo Trading (Global Investment Bank) - J12595 in the subject header. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only.

Pinpoint Asia is the leading specialist Financial IT recruitment firm in the Asia Pacific region. Visit Pinpoint Asia’s website at http://www.pinpointasia.com today to see other exciting job opportunities.