Java Front Office Developer / Senior (Investment Bank) Hong Kong

TechJobAsia; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TechJobAsia is urgently hiring 2 Front Office Java Developers for a client in Hong Kong's investment banking sector. One position is for a senior developer and the other for a mid/senior level. You will be responsible for leading project management, designing front-office trading applications, and ensuring quality in a fast-paced, agile setup.

The role requires at least 5 years of front office experience, proficiency in Java, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal clients. Join a global team to enhance automated trading applications.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in front office operations.
• Experience in trading environments with fixed income or equity derivatives.
• Strong programming skills in Java, focused on low-latency applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring timely delivery of high-quality trading solutions.
• Design and support front-office trading applications.
• Implement software engineering practices for quality assurance.
• Collaborate within a global team for system monitoring and issue resolution.
• Mentor junior team members to foster a positive engineering culture.

Skills

Front Office Experience

Domain Knowledge

Java Proficiency

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Planning and Organization

Job description

URGENTLY hiring 2 NEW headcounts of Front Office Java Developers / Senior in Hong Kong for our investment banking client. We are looking for one senior and one mid/senior developer.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Lead projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions for latency-sensitive trading algorithms.
• Application Development: Design and support front-office trading applications, working with business users to turn complex requirements into effective solutions.
• Quality Assurance: Implement software engineering practices to maintain the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of solutions.
• Collaboration: Work within a global team to enhance Quoting applications, monitor system health, resolve incidents, and address root causes of issues.
• Mentoring: Share knowledge and support junior team members, contributing to a positive engineering culture.

Team Environment

You will work in an agile setup, aligning with larger products and services. This role is part of the Equity Derivatives team in Hong Kong, collaborating with the front office on automated trading applications.

Required Skills and Experience

• Front Office Experience: Familiarity with front office operations, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
• Domain Knowledge: Experience in trading environments, especially with fixed income, equity derivatives, or electronically traded assets.
• Java Proficiency: Strong programming skills, especially in low-latency approaches and efficient coding techniques.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing business needs.
• Communication Skills: Ability to build strong relationships with internal clients and effectively communicate ideas.
• Planning and Organization: Strong planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.