AVP, Equity Derivatives Developer - Real-Time Trading

Huatai Financial Holdings (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited seeks a seasoned C++ developer to design, develop and optimize high-performance real-time trading systems. You will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement trading algorithms and ensure reliability under extreme market conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong C++ (C++17/20), data structures, and SQL skills, plus good English communication in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or similar from a well-recognized university.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in C++ development (C++17/20).
• Strong background in data structures, algorithms, and systems programming.
• Experience with Python or scripting languages for tooling and automation.
• Experience in database and SQL.
• Familiar with financial markets, market data feeds, or exchange protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for clean, efficient code.
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and optimize high-performance C++ applications for real-time trading systems.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement and refine trading algorithms.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance under extreme market conditions.
• Work closely with traders to provide front desk support and troubleshoot system issues.
• Engage with the team during system design discussions, code reviews and trading idea brainstorms.

Skills

C++ development

Trading systems

Python scripting

Data structures & algorithms

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance or similar

Job description

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited seeks a seasoned C++ developer to design, develop and optimize high-performance real-time trading systems. You will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement trading algorithms and ensure reliability under extreme market conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant experience, with strong C++ (C++17/20), data structures, and SQL skills, plus good English communication in a