Front Office Java Developer - Derivatives- Contract- 70k

Argyll Scott Singapore; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Singapore is seeking a senior Java developer to build and maintain Java-based applications in the Smart Derivatives perimeter. You will own delivery from development to implementation, and collaborate with clients, project teams, and business analysts to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.

The role requires solid experience in Front Office finance environments, expertise in Spring, Kafka, and modern Java stacks, and a track record in low-latency, multithreaded

Qualifications

• Prior finance experience in Front Office systems is mandatory (trading/derivatives/equities).
• Experience with client connectivity through FIX, APIs, or Mail is advantageous.
• Java 17+ core programming experience mandatory, including multi-threaded programming in low-latency environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring, including Spring Boot and preferably Spring Cloud Stream.
• Kafka or other stream-processing platforms experience is a strong advantage.
• Git and related code review tools are mandatory.
• MS SQL Server or Oracle experience is mandatory.
• Angular 12+ and TypeScript/JavaScript are strong advantages.
• DevOps practices and tooling are an advantage.
• Knowledge of Agile development environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications within the Smart Derivatives perimeter according to standards.
• Own the successful delivery of technical solutions from development through implementation.
• Communicate progress, requirements, and delivery status with clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide 3rd-line production support with Application Support and Production teams.
• Assist in defining and evolving software architectures with technical leads.
• Collaborate with central technology teams to implement development best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes and engineering standards.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

Kafka

Git

MS SQL Server

Oracle

Angular 12+

TypeScript/JavaScript

DevOps

Agile

Low-latency

Multithreading

FIX/APIs/Mail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Spring Cloud Stream

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java-based applications within the Smart Derivatives perimeter, following established coding, quality, and technology standards.
• Take ownership of the successful delivery of technical solutions from development through implementation.
• Work closely with clients and project teams to communicate development progress, requirements, and delivery status.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Work with Application Support and Production teams to troubleshoot issues and provide 3rd-line production support.
• Assist in defining and evolving software architectures by working with technical leads to understand existing systems, identify complexity and risks, and assess application capabilities.
• Collaborate with central technology teams to define, establish, and implement development best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, application quality, and engineering standards.

Requirements

• Prior finance experience in Front Office systems is mandatory, particularly within trading, derivatives, equities, or other financial markets environments.
• Experience with client connectivity through FIX, APIs, or Mail is a strong advantage.
• Java 17+ core programming experience is mandatory, including multi-threaded programming in low-latency environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Spring, including Spring Boot and preferably Spring Cloud Stream.
• Practical experience with Kafka or other stream-processing platforms is a strong advantage.
• Experience with Git and related code review tools is mandatory.
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL Server or Oracle is mandatory.
• Practical knowledge of Angular 12+ and TypeScript/JavaScript is a strong advantage.
• Experience with DevOps practices and tooling is an advantage.
• Knowledge and practical experience working within Agile development environments is an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, Business Analysts, technical teams, and production support teams