Senior eTrading Quantitative Developer

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

Job summary

Tokalent is seeking a Senior eTrading Quantitative Developer to collaborate with traders and drive growth in the trading desk. You will design, develop, and optimize trading systems, implement advanced strategies, and support market-making activities across DeFi initiatives.

The role requires 4–8 years in software engineering, experience in low-latency crypto trading or HFT, and familiarity with AWS and Solidity. English fluency is essential; Cantonese/Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics)
• 4–8 years of software engineering experience across the full SDLC
• Experience in low-latency crypto trading, HFT, market-making, algorithmic trading, or OMS
• Familiarity with AWS, databases, and data analysis/visualization libraries
• Knowledge of Solidity and smart contracts is highly desirable
• Fluent English; Cantonese/Mandarin a plus

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with traders to drive growth and performance of the trading desk
• Designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing trading systems and infrastructure
• Implementing, back-testing, and executing advanced trading strategies
• Supporting market-making activities for affiliated projects
• Developing trade analysis, reporting, market data contribution, risk management, and PnL frameworks
• Participating in blockchain and DeFi initiatives within the group

Skills

Low-latency trading

HFT experience

Algorithmic trading

Market-making

English communication

Cantonese/Mandarin a plus

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

AWS

Databases

Data visualization libraries

Solidity

Job description

About the job Senior eTrading Quantitative Developer

Company
- Our client is a rapidly growing Web3 studio and cryptocurrency consortium, composed of seasoned developers, traders, and finance specialists. Their mission is to fully leverage the capabilities of Web3 technology while driving innovation in the burgeoning cryptocurrency domain.

Responsibilities

- Collaborating closely with traders to drive the growth and performance of the trading desk

- Designing, developing, maintaining, and optimizing the trading systems and infrastructure

- Implementing, back-testing, and executing advanced trading strategies

- Supporting market-making activities for affiliated projects

- Developing trade analysis and attribution, reporting, market data contribution, risk
management, and PnL frameworks

- Participating in blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) initiatives within the group

Requirements

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics)

- 4-8 years of software engineering experience, including hands-on involvement in all phases of the software development lifecycle

- Prior experience in low-latency crypto trading, high-frequency trading (HFT), market-making, algorithmic trading, or order management systems (OMS)

- Familiarity with AWS, databases, and data analysis/visualization libraries

- Knowledge of Solidity and smart contracts is highly desirable

- A strong interest and curiosity in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and DeFi technologies

- Fluent English communication skills; proficiency in Cantonese and/or Mandarin is a plus