Algorithmic Trading Engineer

HSBC Holdings plc; Hong Kong; Presencial; HKD 700.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HSBC Holdings plc seeks an Algorithmic Trading Engineer to design and implement high-performance trading systems in Hong Kong. You will work with expert Java and Scala developers, focusing on low-latency execution and robust distributed architectures for equities trading in Asian markets.

The role emphasizes understanding FIX messaging, latency monitoring, and regulatory risk management, with strong communication in English across teams and regions.

Formación

• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency execution platforms.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel.
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain low-latency algorithmic trading platforms.
• Work with Java/Scala in distributed, scalable systems.
• Understand order lifecycle, FIX messaging and Asian markets.
• Ensure robust architecture and high availability of trading platforms.
• Communicate effectively in English and collaborate with teams.
• Understand risk management in regulated environment.

Conocimientos

Java

JVM

GC optimization

Non-blocking IO

Data structures

Scala

Equities trading

FIX messaging

Latency optimization

Distributed systems

Herramientas

Linux

Descripción del empleo

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as an Algorithmic Trading Engineer.

In this role you will:

• Have expert-level, applied Java experience including the JVM, garbage collection, data structures and non-blocking IO
• Have solid, applied experience with Scala development (or be willing to learn fast)
• Posses deep knowledge of equities trading including the order lifecycle, FIX messaging and Asian markets
• Understand the design and architecture of robust, scalalable and highly available distributed trading platforms
• Be a passionate advocate for technology, technological solutions and continuous improvement
• Understand risk, risk management and the role technology plays in this highly regulated environment
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and an excellent communicator

To be successful you will need:

• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency (sub-micro) execution platforms
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring