Lead KDB+/q Engineer for Real-Time Equities Trading

Next Frontier Capital; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Hong Kong is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Prime Finance Services to architect and deliver scalable, real-time trading platforms. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple domains and collaborate with global technologists to push financial technology forward.

The role demands 5+ years in KDB+/q and strong experience in low-latency systems, CI/CD, and security, with the ability to lead design, development, and operations for mission-critical

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing KDB+/q applications in financial services.
• Formal training or certification in software engineering.
• Proficiency in data structures and performance tuning.
• Experience testing and debugging low-latency applications.
• Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability.
• Proficiency in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies, CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Knowledge of industry-wide technology trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute creative software solutions, design, develop, and troubleshoot complex problems.
• Lead real-time, mission-critical trading platform development using KDB+/q.
• Tackle large-scale engineering challenges with Kafka and AMPS.
• Team player to innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize for performance and stability.
• Foster a culture of creativity, inclusion, and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver solutions that drive business success.

Skills

KDB+/q

Real-time trading

Low-latency tuning

Team collaboration

Agile methods

Tools

Kafka

AMPS

FIX protocol

Java/Spring

React JS

Cloud deployment

Job description

JPMorgan Chase in Hong Kong is seeking a Lead Software Engineer within Prime Finance Services to architect and deliver scalable, real-time trading platforms. You will drive critical technology solutions across multiple domains and collaborate with global technologists to push financial technology forward.

The role demands 5+ years in KDB+/q and strong experience in low-latency systems, CI/CD, and security, with the ability to lead design, development, and operations for mission-critical