Senior Trading Technology Engineer Java LowLatency

Framework Ventures; New Delhi; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BitMEX is seeking an accomplished Java engineer in Delhi to own the design, development and delivery of high‑performance trading components. You will implement new features, fix bugs and optimize performance for a low‑latency environment.

The role requires 8+ years in Java, experience with low-latency systems, and a strong grounding in TDD/BDD, SOLID design, and concurrent programming. Collaboration with finance professionals and researchers is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java programming experience.
• Experience in low-latency trading systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or STEM.
• Experience in hedge funds or exchanges developing financial trading apps.
• Understanding of TDD/BDD principles.
• Solid knowledge of OOP design including SOLID and concurrency.
• Understanding of Java Memory Model and concurrency concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development and delivery of trading system components.
• Implement new features, fix bugs and tune performance.
• Partner with Financial Products and quantitative researchers on product delivery.
• Mentor team members and drive firm initiatives.

Skills

Java

Low-latency systems

SOLID design

TDD/BDD

Concurrency

Algorithms

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

KDB/Q

REST/WS

FIX protocol

Job description

Overview

BitMEX is a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, providing a professional‑grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”. The platform offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies. In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Since 2021, BitMEX has regularly published its on‑chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances.

Responsibilities

• Ownership in the design, development and delivery of trading system components
• New feature implementation, bug fixing and performance tuning
• Partner with Financial Products and quantitative researchers on product delivery
• Mentor team members and drive firm initiatives

Requirements

• 8+ years programming experience writing high‑performance Java applications
• Experience in developing low‑latency trading systems
• Bachelor’s degree in a Computer Science or similar STEM discipline
• Experience in a related industry such as a Hedge Fund, Investment Bank or Exchange developing financial trading applications
• Understanding of modern software development fundamentals and testing practices inclusive of TDD and BDD
• Understanding of design patterns and object‑oriented programming such as SOLID, with in-depth understanding of algorithms and their complexities
• Understanding of the Java Memory Model and concurrency in practice
• Demonstrable analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an ability to break larger problems down and turn complex problems into simpler abstractions
• Genuine passion for software development, and a keen lifelong learner who puts quality over quantity

Nice to have

• Experience in development of execution algos and risk management systems
• Finance knowledge in FX/Crypto spot and derivatives markets
• Basic understanding of mathematics
• Working knowledge of the KDB/q language
• Working knowledge of containerisation using Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience with REST/WS, FIX or any other financial protocols