Java Team Manager – Electronic Trading & Algo Trading Low Latency Engineering

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

Job summary

A leading company seeks a skilled Java Team Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing low latency trading systems. This role is critical for ensuring high-performance architecture in financial markets, requiring deep technical expertise and the ability to manage a team effectively.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Career growth and leadership development opportunities

Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of JVM internals and performance tuning.
• Experience in leading engineering teams in financial technology.
• Familiar with FIX protocol and exchange APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java engineers.
• Architect and implement scalable components using Java.
• Collaborate with researchers and traders to integrate trading models.

Skills

Expert-level Java

Low latency systems

Kafka

Chronicle Queue

Multithreading

Concurrency

Networking programming

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Java Team Manager to lead a team of low latency engineers in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic trading systems. This role is pivotal in driving the architecture, performance, and reliability of trading platforms that operate in high-throughput, low-latency environments across global financial markets.
Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient Java Team Manager to lead a team of engineers in the design and development of low latency electronic and algorithmic trading systems. This role combines leadership, deep technical expertise, and domain knowledge in financial markets to deliver high-performance trading platforms that support both manual and automated trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java engineers focused on building low latency trading and algorithmic execution systems.
• Architect and implement scalable, high-performance components using Java, Kafka, Chronicle Queue, and other low latency technologies.
• Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers, traders, and data scientists to integrate algorithmic trading models into production systems.
• Design and develop infrastructure for real-time market data ingestion, signal processing, and strategy execution.
• Ensure ultra-low latency and high throughput across trading workflows, including order routing, risk checks, and market connectivity.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high standards in code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Drive innovation in trading system design, latency optimization, and algorithmic execution frameworks.
• Happy to be hands-on coding in Java 70% of the time.

Key Skills & Experience:
Technical Skills:

• Expert-level Java development with strong knowledge of JVM internals and performance tuning on low latency trading engines.
• Proven experience in low latency systems and electronic trading platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Kafka, Chronicle Queue, and other high-performance messaging systems.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, data structures, network programming, and garbage collection and ideally familiarity with zero-garbage collection concepts.
• Experience with algorithmic trading systems, including strategy integration, signal processing, and execution logic- IS A NICE TO HAVE the low latency engineering skills are the essentials.
• Familiarity with real-time market data feeds, FIX protocol, and exchange APIs.
• Exposure to backtesting frameworks, simulation environments, and latency measurement tools.

Leadership & Management:

• Proven track record in leading high-performing engineering teams in financial technology.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate business and trading requirements into technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience in quantitative trading, market microstructure, or automated execution strategies.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, or signal processing is a plus.

Whats On Offer:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge trading technology in a high-impact domain.
• Collaborative and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.

Get in touch ASAP to hear more !

Adam Davies

Partner

Technology 'recruitment & search'

Menrva Group

Registered Agent R1326604

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MENRVA PTE. LTD.