Software Engineer | Python, C++ & Front-Office Trading | Hong Kong or Sydney

BAH Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 706,000 - 1,177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Visa sponsorship

Hong Kong or Sydney option

Job summary

BAH Partners is seeking Software Engineers to build production-grade trading applications using Python and C++. The role supports front-office trading desks in Hong Kong or Sydney, partnering with traders and quantitative researchers on risk tools, data solutions, and automation across asset classes.

You will own systems from design through deployment, work on real-time data and market data challenges, and help drive cross-desk technology initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong Python development skills with meaningful C++ experience.
• 1–7 years of software engineering experience.
• Front-office technology experience within a trading firm, hedge fund, investment bank, or market maker.
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with financial data, real-time systems, or analytical platforms.
• The confidence to work directly with traders and understand commercial priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build production-grade trading and risk applications using Python and C++.
• Develop tools for position management, intraday risk, reporting, and research.
• Automate trading workflows, reconciliation, and operational controls.
• Deliver data solutions spanning multiple markets, exchanges, and asset classes.
• Adapt global platforms for APAC trading requirements.
• Partner directly with traders and researchers to turn ideas into practical solutions.

Skills

Python

C++

Front-office trading

Data structures

Algorithms

Real-time systems

Tools

kdb+/q

CI/CD

Job description

Software Engineer | Python, C++ & Front-Office Trading | Hong Kong or Sydney

I’m working with a leading global proprietary trading firm that’s hiring multiple Software Engineers across Hong Kong and Sydney. You’ll build business-critical trading applications, risk tools, and automation used by APAC desks across multiple markets and asset classes.

Working directly with traders and quantitative researchers, you’ll solve fast-moving challenges across positions, PnL, risk, market data, and the wider trade lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build production-grade trading and risk applications using Python and C++.


• Develop tools for position management, intraday risk, reporting, and research.


• Automate trading workflows, reconciliation, and operational controls.


• Deliver data solutions spanning multiple markets, exchanges, and asset classes.


• Adapt global platforms for APAC trading requirements.


• Partner directly with traders and researchers to turn ideas into practical solutions.


• Own systems from design and development through deployment and production support.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python development skills with meaningful C++ experience.


• Approximately 1–7 years of software engineering experience.


• Front-office technology experience within a trading firm, hedge fund, investment bank, or market maker.


• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and software design.


• Experience with financial data, real-time systems, or analytical platforms.


• The confidence to work directly with traders and understand commercial priorities.


• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and an ownership-driven mindset.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of positions, PnL, risk, orders, or market data.


• Experience with kdb+/q or similar analytical databases.


• Exposure to event-driven systems, workflow orchestration, or CI/CD.


• Experience building dashboards or trader-facing tools.

Why Join?

• Build technology at the heart of live trading.


• Work across APAC desks, markets, and asset classes.


• Gain immediate feedback and visibility from the trading floor.


• Take ownership of high-impact systems from day one.


• Grow quickly into broader cross-desk and strategic responsibilities.


• Receive highly competitive compensation, overseas relocation support, and visa sponsorship.


• Choose between Hong Kong and Sydney.