My client is a recognized investment firm known for its data-driven approach, technology-first culture, and high-performance trading systems. With a global presence, the firm deploys sophisticated quantitative strategies in public markets and relies on strong technology teams to maintain its edge in execution and risk management. You'll be part of a fast-paced, agile team building mission-critical software for trading systems.

About the Role
We are looking for a strong hands-on Java developer to join a high-performing algorithmic development team focused on building real-time trading systems and execution platforms. This is a front-office, mission-critical engineering role with direct exposure to equity finance and execution services across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with execution teams and engineers to build and enhance execution offerings for portfolio managers.
• Develop and maintain real-time algorithmic trading and order management systems.
• Deliver new features and upgrade existing platforms to meet performance, quality, and reliability expectations.
• Contribute to design, development, and debugging of multi-threaded, low-latency applications.
• Troubleshoot and analyze trading infrastructure issues, including Level 3 (L3) production support.
• Understand market microstructure and trading rules across developed and emerging markets.

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of Java (server-side), ideally with Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with financial datasets including market data, execution data, and positions data.
• Knowledge of equities, options, VWAP, algorithmic trading strategies, and Asia market microstructure.
• Skilled in test-driven development (TDD), multi-threading, low-GC systems, and performance tuning.
• Experience with proprietary Java frameworks, messaging systems, and session management.
• Familiarity with DevOps workflows, testing automation, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Bonus: Knowledge of AI developer tools, KDB+/Q, or any front-end development experience.

Preferred Experience

• 6+ years of development experience in algorithmic trading or order/execution management systems.
• Deep understanding of equities, including auction mechanisms and regulatory constraints.
• Experience with inventory optimization in Asia is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.
• Experience working in fast-paced, front-office trading environments is a plus.