Senior Algorithmic Trading Engineer

HSBC Holdings plc; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC Holdings plc in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Algorithmic Trading Engineer to help build a scalable, low-latency trading platform for Asian markets. You will collaborate with front-office, product, and risk teams to deliver fast, reliable functionality and performance improvements.

The role requires expert Java (JVM), strong Scala, deep knowledge of equities trading and FIX, plus experience with Linux, latency monitoring, and regulatory considerations.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Java experience including the JVM, garbage collection, data structures and non-blocking IO.
• Solid, applied Scala development experience or willingness to learn quickly.
• Deep knowledge of equities trading, order lifecycle, FIX messaging and Asian markets.
• Understanding of robust, scalable and highly available distributed trading platforms.
• Passionate about technology, continuous improvement and risk-aware solutions.
• Fluency in written and spoken English with excellent communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency execution platforms.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel.
• Knowledge of PTP and latency monitoring using packet capture.

Responsibilities

• Building a scalable and highly-available algorithmic trading platform across Asia.
• Making strategic design and architecture decisions for the platform.
• Collaborating with front-office trading and product teams to deliver new functionality and improvements.
• Liaising with compliance and risk teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Communicating with the global team for collaborative development and reviews.

Skills

Java

Scala

Equities trading

Linux

Low-latency

English communication

PTP latency monitoring

Job description

We are currently seeking a high calibre professional to join our team as a Senior Algorithmic Trading Engineer.

In this role you will:

• Building a scalable and highly-available algorithmic trading platform across Asia
• Making strategic decisions that affect the design and architecture of this platform
• Working closely with the front-office trading and product teams to ensure fast and accurate delivery of new functionality and improvements
• Liaising with local compliance and other risk/control teams to ensure full compliance with the letter and spirit of all relevant regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Constant communication with the larger global team: collaborative development, reviews and strategic decision making

To be successful you will need:

• Have expert-level, applied Java experience including the JVM, garbage collection, data structures and non-blocking IO.
• Have solid, applied experience with Scala development (or be willing to learn fast).
• Posses deep knowledge of equities trading including the order lifecycle, FIX messaging and Asian markets.
• Understand the design and architecture of robust, scalable and highly available distributed trading platforms.
• Be a passionate advocate for technology, technological solutions and continuous improvement.
• Understand risk, risk management and the role technology plays in this highly regulated environment
• Be fluent in written and spoken English and an excellent communicator.
• Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading and low-latency (sub-micro) execution platforms.
• Knowledge of the Linux kernel.
• Knowledge of PTP and packet capture based latency monitoring.