Senior APAC Java Algo Trading Lead

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Java Developer and Team Lead for its APAC Algorithmic Development group. The role focuses on leading technical innovations in electronic trading strategies within a front-office environment, optimizing trading algorithms and driving strategic enhancements across the region.

The candidate will mentor developers, shape product direction with business/quant teams, participate in agile practices, and provide Level 2 production support to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on development in capital markets
• On-site, Asia employment
• Located in Hong Kong
• Right to work in Asia

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor developers in the APAC Algo Trading team
• Develop and enhance algorithmic trading systems in Java
• Analyse existing trading strategies and implement improvements
• Collaborate with business and quant teams to define product direction
• Drive innovation and ensure system stability through incident management

Skills

Team Leadership

Java

Algo Trading

Analytics

Agile Development

Stakeholder Collaboration

Production Support

Education

Degree in CS/Engineering/Mathematics

Tools

Sequencer Architecture

C# Familiarity

Job description

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Java Developer and Team Lead for its APAC Algorithmic Development group. The role focuses on leading technical innovations in electronic trading strategies within a front-office environment, optimizing trading algorithms and driving strategic enhancements across the region.

The candidate will mentor developers, shape product direction with business/quant teams, participate in agile practices, and provide Level 2 production support to