Distributed Low-Latency Trading Engineer

Smart IMS Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc. is seeking a Low Latency Trading Application Developer to support our client, a leading global investment bank.

The role concentrates on equity trading systems and requires building high-performance, low-latency applications with deep insight into market microstructure and order flow. You will collaborate with global technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python or Java development.
• Experience with distributed electronic trading systems, preferably in Equity.
• In-depth understanding of Equity electronic trading, including market microstructure and lifecycle.
• Strong expertise in multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., JMS, Kafka).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI practices.
• Scripting experience in Shell, Python, Perl, or Ruby.
• Experience working on front-office trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and extend electronic trading systems for improved performance, scalability, and functionality.
• Collaborate with global technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Independently manage project deliveries and ensure timely execution.
• Provide production support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for critical trading applications.
• Engage with business owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design and implement distributed, low-latency Equity trading applications.

Skills

Python

Java

Multithreading

Performance optimization

Data structures

Algorithms

Equity trading domain

Agile methodologies

Scripting

Front-office trading systems

Tools

Kafka

JMS

Shell

Perl

Ruby

Job description

Smart IMS Inc. is seeking a Low Latency Trading Application Developer to support our client, a leading global investment bank.

The role concentrates on equity trading systems and requires building high-performance, low-latency applications with deep insight into market microstructure and order flow. You will collaborate with global technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver robust solutions in a fast-paced environment, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and