Low-Latency Connectivity Java Engineer - Leading Securities Firm - J13072

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinpoint Asia's client, a leading Hong Kong financial services firm, seeks a strong Core Java developer for its FIX connectivity team. You will design and optimize the front-office market connectivity engine with low-latency Java patterns.

Responsibilities include gathering requirements, designing, reviewing code, and collaborating with trading desks and external vendors to standardize message flows and ensure real-time order processing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on Java delivery within banking, securities, or capital markets.
• Familiarity with FIX protocols, market connectivity, or cash equities trade lifecycle concepts.
• Professional fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Gather business requirements, participate in design, enhance, review code, and test the front-office market connectivity engine.
• Architect low-latency Java applications using memory-efficient frameworks like LMAX Disruptor for real-time order processing.
• Work directly with trading desks, external exchange vendors, and internal OMS/EMS engineering teams to standardize message flows.

Skills

Core Java

Low-latency Java

Multithreading

LMAX Disruptor

FIX protocols

English communication

Job description

Our client is an established financial services firm in Hong Kong with an active cash equities trading footprint. They are looking for a strong Core Java developer to join their FIX connectivity team.

The Role & Landscape:

• Gather business requirements, participate in design, enhance, review code, and test the front-office market connectivity engine.
• Architect low-latency Java applications using memory-efficient frameworks like LMAX Disruptor for real-time order processing.
• Work directly with trading desks, external exchange vendors, and internal OMS/EMS engineering teams to standardize message flows.

What We Are Looking For:

• 8+ years of hands-on Java delivery within banking, securities, or capital markets. More junior candidates will be considered for an Associate role.
• Demonstrated understanding of low-latency Java concepts, multithreading, and framework patterns like LMAX Disruptor.
• Familiarity with FIX protocols, market connectivity, or cash equities trade lifecycle concepts.
• Professional fluency in English

Why Apply To This Role:

• Working on a mission-critical trading engine without being bogged down by redundant oversight layers.
• Flat team culture with high visibility to front-office business stakeholders.