C++ Quantitative Developer

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd in Hong Kong seeks a Quantitative Developer with strong C++ multithreading to help shape a high-frequency trading platform and deliver low-latency market access globally. You will design, implement, and manage a trade system across asset classes with a hands-on approach.

The role requires 5+ years in investment strategy across global markets, proven leadership, and the ability to mentor software teams while ensuring robust testing and reliability in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of C++ threading experience.
• Experience leading a software development team.
• On-site working arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage a trade system for traditional and alternative assets.
• Lead and mentor a global team of developers to deliver high-quality software.
• Drive latency reductions and scalability improvements across the platform.
• Perform end-to-end testing to ensure reliability and capacity.

Skills

C++ development

Leadership/mentoring

End-to-end testing

Complex systems in C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering

Job description

Our client is seeking a Quantitative Developer with strong proficiency in C++ multithreading, with a proven record in delivering high-quality returns. Must have at least 5+ years’ experience in investment strategy across global financial markets in multiple asset classes.

In this role, you will demonstrate your ability by working in a team of like-minded individuals to shape and improve a high-frequency trading platform. By doing so, your work should help to enable a lowered latency when accessing markets globally, delivered through strong technical direction and possible team leadership.

Role Overview

As a quantitative developer working within this company, you will be responsible for the design, implementation and ongoing management of a trade system for both traditional asset classes and alternative ones. This would amongst others achieve and deliver business-critical capabilities in a fast-paced and changing environment. leading and managing a global team of developers, you will be expected to work with a hands-on approach, using your experience and knowledge to drive the best results.

Key Skills + Experience:

• Proficient C++ development (5+ years)
• Proven leadership/mentoring in software development teams.
• Created and implemented complex software systems primarily through C++
• As well as implementation, the ability to perform testing (end-to-end system testing) to allow for reliability, scalability and correct system capacity.

Required Technical Qualifications, Skills, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science/engineering or other relevant fields at equivalent level.
• Between 5-10 years of C++ focused threading experience, including OMS development.
• Previous experience leading a team of software developers
• On-site working arrangement
• Quick-thinker able to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced environment
• Strong English ability, able to communicate effectively.