Equity Derivatives - Developer - AVP

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

Job summary

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, develop and optimize high‑performance C++ applications for real‑time trading systems. You will collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to implement and refine trading algorithms and ensure system reliability under extreme market conditions.

The role requires a strong background in data structures and algorithms, 5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in C++17/20

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or similar from a well‑recognized university.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years’ experience 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++

C++17/20

Python

Data structures

Algorithms

Systems programming

Trading systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Finance (optional)

Tools

SQL

Job description

About Us

Huatai International Financial Holdings Company Limited ("Huatai International" or "the Company"), is the only overseas wholly‑owned or controlled subsidiary of Huatai Securities. Huatai International is the Huatai Group’s international arm which plays a crucial role in the group’s internationalization strategy by:
a) not only providing offshore capital market services (and a global business platform) but also provides onshore clients with valuable cross‑border capital market services (aligned with the mainland China government’s policies and commercial intentions);
b) actively making use of Huatai Securities’ leading position, distribution network and customer base in mainland China;
c) integrating on a global basis across many jurisdictions and regions, a successful and fully integrated international financial platform with innovative financial services solutions.

Huatai International operates as a holding company for consolidating all of the group’s cross‑border businesses and companies under one umbrella, offering a truly unified and international business platform. In recognition of such international strength, the renowned international rating agency Standard and Poor’s has assigned Huatai International a “BBB+” rating (for long term) and “A-2” (for short‑term).

Job Description

• 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

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Finance or similar from a well‑recognized university
• 5 years of relevant experience
• Good programming skills with at least 3 years’ experience 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