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Java Algo Developer / Senior

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong
Posted 7 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Java Algo Developer / Senior

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong
Job Summary
This is a senior-level, hands-on software engineering role within an elite automated trading group. You will design, build, and optimize high-speed, live trading systems. The role requires deep expertise in backend Java, multi-threaded programming, and electronic trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities
  • System Engineering: Architect and upgrade low-latency algorithmic trading engines and execution platforms.
  • Feature Development: Design and launch high-performance features on core, mission-critical systems.
  • Business Collaboration: Partner with traders, quantitative researchers, and product teams to improve execution tools.
  • Global Market Logic: Adapt software to handle different global market rules, liquidity constraints, and trading structures.
  • Advanced Support: Provide tier-3 technical troubleshooting and deep data analysis for core trading infrastructure.
  • R&D: Research and integrate cutting-edge libraries, tools, and technical frameworks to keep the platform ahead.
Technical Requirements
  • Advanced server-side Java skills (including Spring ecosystem).
  • Deep understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, low-garbage-collection (GC) tuning, and design patterns.
  • Experience processing live market data, financial order flows, and portfolio positions.
  • Familiarity with smart order routing (SOR), algorithmic trading strategies (e.g., VWAP), and market microstructure.
  • Strong commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD), test automation, and DevOps practices.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience developing algorithmic trading or order management systems (OMS).
  • Solid understanding of exchange mechanics, auction types, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to make rapid, informed decisions under pressure.
  • Experience with inventory management or clearing optimization models.
  • Bonus Skills: Cloud platforms, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Kdb+/Q time-series databases, front-end development, or AI-assisted coding tools.

Simple Summary: What You Will Actually Do
To put it simply, this job is about building and maintaining the digital engines that buy and sell stocks automatically .
  • The Core Task: You will write heavy backend Java code that processes massive amounts of financial data instantly.
  • The Environment: It is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where the software cannot fail or lag.
  • The Goal: You are making sure trading orders are executed at the absolute best speeds and prices while obeying market rules.
Job ID  172847
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