Java Developer - Trading Risk Management Platform - J13301

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call compensation

Shift compensation

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia is looking for a senior Java-focused software engineer to own mission-critical systems in a hybrid role. You will build real-time derivatives workflows, modernize core apps to microservices, and participate in on-call production support.

Strong Java on Linux, SQL, and scripting skills are essential, with FIX/REST experience and exposure to containers a plus. This role offers direct system ownership within a major market institution and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of hands-on software development experience on large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong core Java background on Linux with solid SQL and shell scripting.
• Experience with FIX protocol and building or consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with financial derivatives (Futures, Options) or risk models is a plus.
• Exposure to microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud infrastructure is welcomed.
• Python or Perl for automation and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and release resilient Java services handling real-time derivatives workflows.
• Participate in modernizing core applications toward containers and microservices.
• Troubleshoot production issues with large-scale systems and diagnose complex stack traces.
• Review design and code changes to maintain quality, performance, and security.
• Join rostered on-call production support rotation including nights and holidays.

Skills

Java

Linux

SQL

Shell scripting

FIX protocol

RESTful APIs

Python

Perl

Troubleshooting

English communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

You will join the team responsible for the mission-critical systems that calculate risk and process derivatives trades across institutional markets. This position is a balanced hybrid of greenfield architectural upgrades and direct operational ownership.

Design & Development

Build, test, and release resilient Java services handling real-time derivatives market workflows, order routing, and risk feeds.

System Modernization

Participate in transitioning core applications toward containerized architectures, microservices, and modern API standards.

Production Engineering & Incident Triage

Troubleshoot application bugs, review complex stack traces, analyze system logs, and implement permanent fixes.

Code Quality & Peer Reviews

Review software design and peer code changes to keep standards high across maintainability, performance, and security.

Operational Readiness

Participate in a rostered on-call production support rotation (including scheduled night shifts and public holidays) alongside the wider engineering unit. [Will be compensated]

What We Are Looking For

Experience Level

At least 10 years of hands-on software development experience working on large-scale distributed systems, preferably within capital markets or institutional financial services.

Technical Stack

Strong core Java background running on Linux environments, backed by solid SQL database experience and shell scripting skills.

Messaging & Integration

Practical experience working with FIX protocol and building or consuming RESTful APIs.

Domain Exposure

Familiarity with financial derivatives (Futures, Options) or risk models such as SPAN or VaR is a distinct advantage.

Modern Infrastructure

Practical exposure to microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud infrastructure is welcomed.

Scripting & Tooling

Useful exposure to Python or Perl for automation and data validation.

Mindset

Methodical troubleshooter with good spoken and written English, comfortable diagnosing issues directly inside complex production environments.

Why Apply To This Role

Direct System Ownership

You will be working on systems where every line of code matters and impacts market-wide transaction flow.

Modernization Roadmaps

Opportunity to introduce containers, microservices, and modern architectural patterns into established, revenue-critical pipelines.

Predictable Stability & Institutional Standing

Backing of a major market institution offering genuine career longevity, structured development processes, and competitive compensation packages with recognized shift compensation.