Senior Java Developer (Low Latency / eCommerce)

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,450,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation in Hong Kong is seeking a Senior Java Developer to join the eCommerce EQD IT team. You will build and maintain Java-based applications in a fast-paced, low-latency trading environment on the Smart Derivatives perimeter.

You will work closely with Business Analysts, project teams, and production teams to deliver high-quality solutions and align requirements across stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Java (17+) core programming with low-latency constraints.
• Experience with Spring (Boot, Cloud Stream).
• Experience using GIT and code reviews.
• Experience with MS SQL or Oracle Server.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java-based applications for the Smart Derivatives perimeter.
• Take responsibility for successful delivery of solutions.
• Communicate progress with clients and project teams.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts to align requirements.
• Work with applications support and production teams, providing 3rd line support as needed.
• Define software architectures and explore existing systems for complexity or risk.
• Work with the central team to define and develop best practices.

Skills

Java core programming

Spring framework

Git / code reviews

SQL databases

Tools

Kafka

Angular

TypeScript/JavaScript

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a leading financial institution's eCommerce EQD IT team in Hong Kong. This role focuses on building and maintaining Java-based applications on the Smart Derivatives perimeter, contributing to the growth of the APAC eCommerce EQD business towards the X-Asset FX perimeter.

The successful candidate will work closely with Business Analysts, project teams, and application support teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, low-latency trading environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Java-based applications following coding and quality standards, with a focus on the Smart Derivatives perimeter.
• Take responsibility for the successful delivery of solutions.
• Communicate continually with clients and project teams, providing progress updates on development efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to ensure alignment on requirements.
• Work with the applications support and production team, performing 3rd line support responsibilities as needed.
• Assist in defining software architectures, collaborating with leads to explore existing systems and identify areas of complexity or potential risk.
• Work with the central team to define and develop best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory:

• 5+ years of experience in Java (17+) core programming, including multi-threaded programming with low-latency constraints.
• Relevant experience using Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Stream, etc.).
• Relevant experience using GIT and related code review software.
• Relevant experience using MS SQL or Oracle Server.

Strong Advantage:

• Practical knowledge of Kafka or any stream processing platform.
• Practical knowledge of web technologies: Angular (12+), TypeScript/JavaScript.

Advantage:

• Relevant experience relating to DevOps practices and tooling.
• Knowledge relating to Agile practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to explain progress and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.