Head of FX Algo Trading – Java, Low-Latency E-Trading

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a hands-on Java developer to build a modern FX Algo E-Trading system with a strong focus on low latency and high throughput. Optional front-end work with JavaScript, peer reviews, and automated testing are part of the role.

The role involves collaboration with Quant, DevOps and Product teams to deliver robust trading solutions and to contribute to system design and architecture discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development of multi-threaded real-time systems.
• Preferred industrial experience in FX front office technology (market making, risk management, liquidity aggregation, algo trading, HFT).
• Strong practical coding skills and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of a modern FX Algo E-Trading system using Java, with a focus on low-latency and high-throughput performance.
• Optional involvement in front-end development using JavaScript for internal tools and dashboards.
• Conduct peer-to-peer code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests to support CI/CD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quant, DevOps, and Product to deliver robust trading solutions.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions.

Skills

Java

Multithreaded programming

Real-time systems

Tools

JavaScript

Job description

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a hands-on Java developer to build a modern FX Algo E-Trading system with a strong focus on low latency and high throughput. Optional front-end work with JavaScript, peer reviews, and automated testing are part of the role.

The role involves collaboration with Quant, DevOps and Product teams to deliver robust trading solutions and to contribute to system design and architecture discussions.