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

Pinpoint Asia; Hong Kong Island; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Securities Firm in Hong Kong is seeking a seasoned Core Java Engineer to join its FIX connectivity team. You will help build and optimize the low-latency trading engine used by front-office desks.

The role requires 8+ years of hands-on Java delivery in banking or capital markets, with deep knowledge of multithreading, low-latency patterns, and FIX protocol usage. English fluency is essential for cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on Java delivery within banking, securities, or capital markets.
• Strong understanding of low-latency Java concepts and patterns such as multithreading.
• Familiarity with FIX protocols and market connectivity.
• 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 Protocol

Job description

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

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.