Front Office Java Engineer - Low-Latency Trading Tech

Argyll Scott; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll Scott Asia is seeking a Java-focused software engineer to develop and maintain applications in the Smart Derivatives perimeter. You will own delivery from development to implementation, communicating with clients and project teams on progress and requirements.

The role requires strong Java 17+ skills, Spring experience, and a background in front-office finance. Knowledge of FIX/APIs/Mail connectivity, Kafka or similar, and DevOps/Agile practices is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Prior finance experience in Front Office is mandatory.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring

Kafka

Git

MS SQL/Oracle

Angular/TypeScript/JavaScript

DevOps

Agile

Front Office finance

Low-latency

Multi-threading

Client connectivity (FIX/APIs/Mail)

Communication

Job description

Argyll Scott Asia is seeking a Java-focused software engineer to develop and maintain applications in the Smart Derivatives perimeter. You will own delivery from development to implementation, communicating with clients and project teams on progress and requirements.

The role requires strong Java 17+ skills, Spring experience, and a background in front-office finance. Knowledge of FIX/APIs/Mail connectivity, Kafka or similar, and DevOps/Agile practices is highly valued.