Senior Java Developer - Equities Derivatives (Investment Banking) HKD 1.8M

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience to design, build, and optimize high-speed risk pricing and analytics platforms for Equity Derivatives. The role focuses on low-latency, real-time trading systems supporting pre-trade and post-trade activities.

Responsibilities include building scalable Java code, optimizing risk systems, collaborating across global teams, and ensuring code quality through reviews and tests.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software engineering experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced Core Java with expert multithreaded programming skills.
• Strong Linux and distributed file systems knowledge.
• Deep understanding of Equity Derivatives pricing, risk, and order management.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, scalable Java software for risk pricing and analytics platforms.
• Optimize real-time trading tools including hedging, pricing, and position management.
• Collaborate with global trading, sales, QAs, and risk teams.
• Participate in code reviews, run unit tests, and maintain system health.
• Provide Tier-2 technical support for the platform when needed.

Skills

Core Java

Multithreaded programming

Linux

Equity Derivatives knowledge

Real-time/low-latency systems

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with 15+ years of experience. You will design, build, and optimize high-speed risk pricing and analytics platforms for Equity Derivatives. This role focuses on low-latency, real-time trading systems that support pre-trade and post-trade activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Build Software: Write high-quality, scalable, and secure Java code.
• Optimize Risk Systems: Support real-time trading tools, including hedging, pricing, and position management.
• Collaborate Globally: Partner with trading, sales, quantitative analysts, and risk teams.
• Ensure Quality: Participate in code reviews, run unit tests, and maintain system health.
• Provide Support: Offer tier-2 technical support for the platform when needed.

Required Skills

• Experience: Minimum 15+ years in software engineering.
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related analytical field.
• Core Tech: Advanced Core Java / Java with expert multithreaded programming skills.
• Environment: Strong knowledge of Linux and distributed file systems.
• Finance Domain: Deep understanding of Equity Derivatives pricing, risk, and order management.

Preferred Skills

• Low Latency: Experience with Zero Garbage Collection (Zero GC) principles.
• Messaging: Knowledge of distributed messaging tools (like Solace or ZeroMQ).
• Architecture: Background in high-performance, low-latency trading or risk platforms