Senior Java Backend Lead, High-Performance Risk Systems

Bullish, Inc.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bullish is building a high-performance risk engine for its global digital asset platform. We are seeking a seasoned Java Backend Engineer to lead development of scalable, low-latency services.

You will translate risk models into robust software, collaborate with quantitative analysts and product teams, and mentor engineers while promoting testing, clean code, and operational excellence. Join a world-class engineering culture that values ownership and meticulous craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Java backend engineering
• Experience building high‑performance, low‑latency systems
• Strong understanding of risk models and financial products

Responsibilities

• High-Performance JVM Engineering: Design and build high-quality, scalable low/zero-GC JVM services and APIs
• Technical Translation & Risk Modeling: Convert risk models into tested software components
• Strategic Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with quantitative analysts and product teams
• Continuous Codebase Optimization: Improve testing, performance and maintainability
• Engineering Excellence: Uphold code quality and best practices with a performance mindset

Skills

Java

Low-latency

JVM Tuning

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

TDD

Code quality

Agile

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

Job description

Bullish is building a high-performance risk engine for its global digital asset platform. We are seeking a seasoned Java Backend Engineer to lead development of scalable, low-latency services.

You will translate risk models into robust software, collaborate with quantitative analysts and product teams, and mentor engineers while promoting testing, clean code, and operational excellence. Join a world-class engineering culture that values ownership and meticulous craftsmanship.