Java Algorithmic Trading Developer - J12993

Pinpoint Asia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia Limited is seeking a Java Algorithmic Trading Developer to design, build, and optimize next-generation trading engines, smart order routers, and market-making platforms powering global desks. You will architect high-throughput, sub-millisecond algorithms and automate trading strategies, while profiling JVMs, OS kernels, and code for zero-GC patterns and minimal latency jitter.

Build high-performance market access connectors using FIX and native protocols, maintain benchmarking

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Core Java internals and multi-threading.
• Proven track record in high-throughput, latency-critical systems.
• Experience with Linux performance tuning and kernel networking.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high-throughput, low-latency trading algorithms.
• Tune JVM, OS kernel, and code to minimize GC and latency jitter.
• Build market access connectors using FIX and native protocols.
• Maintain micro-benchmarking suites and latency trackers.

Skills

Core Java

Latency optimization

Distributed systems

Linux tuning

Tools

FIX protocol

ITCH/OUCH

Job description

Java Algorithmic Trading Developer - J12993

(Strong Core Java Engineers / Non-Algo Trading Backgrounds Welcome)

Our investment banking client is seeking an exceptional Java Developer. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize next-generation, algorithmic trading engines, smart order routers (SOR), and market‑making platforms powering their global desks.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement high‑throughput, sub‑millisecond execution algorithms and automated trading strategies.
• Profile and tune JVM, OS kernel, and application code for zero‑garbage collection patterns and minimal latency jitter.
• Build high‑performance market access connectors to global exchanges and broker venues using FIX and native binary protocols.
• Maintain micro‑benchmarking suites and latency tracking frameworks across the entire order lifecycle.

Core Technical Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Core Java internals (Java Memory Model, lock‑free data structures, off‑heap memory management, and multi‑threaded concurrency).
• Proven track record of engineering high‑throughput, latency‑critical, or real‑time distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Linux OS performance tuning, CPU pinning/affinity, and network stack optimization (TCP/UDP).

Domain Knowledge (Preferred, Not Required)

• Understanding of limit order book dynamics, market data feeds, and execution algorithms (TWAP, VWAP, Implementation Shortfall).
• Familiarity with FIX protocol or native binary exchange protocols (e.g., ITCH/OUCH).