Java Development | Algorithmic Trading | Banking

Your new company

This prestigious MNC Bank is looking for an Algo Trading Developer with experience in Java Development and Algorithmic Trading to join its dynamic business here in Hong Kong. The company also possesses the ability to provide you with the resources and training to both grow and succeed within the role while also providing possible avenues for further career development.

Your new role

• You will be using core Java development to build and enhance trading strategies and engines.
• The role involves working directly with the global trading, quant and IT teams to advance the platform and the businesses it serves.
• The project portfolio is typically varied, spanning new and existing algorithm development, improving the technical and execution performance of trading systems, the generation and analysis of trading signals & data
• You will be part of a team which is involved in the full system development lifecycle, from discussing and agreeing requirements through to designing, developing and deploying the changes.
• The systems you will work on are high volume, low latency, resilient, scalable and message-driven, based on cutting-edge Java and utilising the latest hardware.

What you'll need to succeed

• Core Java knowledge in a UNIX/Linux environment.
• Ability to analyse business & technical requirements and translate them into a well-designed & programmed solution
• A logical approach to problem-solving and good analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a global team
• Experience with Git/Stash and Jenkins
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit
• An interest in learning business supported by applications
  • Interest in developing systems for automated market making, DMA or algo trading groups in liquid markets (equities, FX, liquid rates, etc.) using FIX protocol
  • Experience of time-series data analysis in technologies such as KDB/q
  • Experience with web service development, REST, TypeScript knowledge with preferably Angular framework
• Experience with low-latency messaging middleware pub/sub technologies
• Good Linux fundamentals

What you'll get in return

• Competitive compensation package
  
• Further professional growth within the Development and the Banking space
  
• Stable environment and working culture

What you need to do now

For further details or a confidential discussion on other opportunities in technology, please contact Justin Dionaldo at Hays on 2230 7930 or email [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now]

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