C++ Developer (Market Execution)

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking an experienced C++ Developer to join the Market Execution team in Hong Kong, focusing on low-latency and high-frequency trading across global markets.

You will design and maintain high-performance C++ code, collaborate with traders and researchers, and optimise system configurations with Linux and network engineers to ensure speed and reliability in live trading environments.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ with strong knowledge of the Linux platform.
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining low latency trading systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply low latency optimisation and system tuning techniques.
• Solid knowledge of market access systems within financial institutions.
• Experience working with Asian financial markets is advantageous.
• Understanding of financial products such as Equities, Options, Futures, and FX is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance C++ code for market access systems
• Collaborate with trading and research teams to gather requirements and deliver timely solutions
• Work with Linux system administrators and network engineers to optimise system configuration and deployment
• Interface with global exchanges and vendors to understand trading protocols and enhance time-to-market capabilities
• Support and improve existing systems used in live trading environments

Skills

C++

Low latency

Linux

Trading systems

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an experienced C++ Developer to join our client's Market Execution team in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment focused on low latency and high frequency trading across global financial markets.

As a vital member of our Market Access team, you will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining cutting-edge trading systems that operate across multiple asset classes, including Equities, Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Commodities and Options. You will collaborate closely with traders, researchers, system administrators, and network engineers to optimise trading performance and ensure our infrastructure is designed for maximum speed and reliability.

In this position, you will also engage with external exchanges and vendors to understand end-to-end trading flows and identify opportunities for performance improvements. Your expertise will be critical in supporting systems with extreme latency sensitivity and in ensuring robust and scalable software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain high-performance C++ code for market access systems
• Collaborate with trading and research teams to gather requirements and deliver timely solutions
• Work with Linux system administrators and network engineers to optimise system configuration and deployment
• Interface with global exchanges and vendors to understand trading protocols and enhance time-to-market capabilities
• Support and improve existing systems used in live trading environments

Requirements

• Expert-level proficiency in C++ with a strong understanding of the Linux platform
• Proven experience in developing and maintaining low latency trading systems
• Demonstrated ability to apply low latency optimisation and system tuning techniques
• Solid knowledge of market access systems within financial institutions
• Experience working with Asian financial markets is advantageous
• Understanding of financial products such as Equities, Options, Futures, and FX is desirable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment