Low Latency Trading Application Developer

Smart IMS Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc. is seeking a High-Performance Low Latency Trading Application Developer to join the Electronic Trading Technology team, focusing on Equity trading systems for a leading global investment bank.

You will build and optimize low-latency applications, collaborating with global teams and stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions across the full software lifecycle. You should have strong Python or Java skills, experience in front-office trading systems, and a deep understanding of

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python or Java development.
• Proven experience in designing and developing distributed electronic trading systems, preferably in Equity.
• In-depth understanding of Equity electronic trading, including Market microstructure, Order flow and lifecycle, Matching rules, ECN interactions.
• Strong expertise in multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., JMS, Kafka, or similar technologies).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, and continuous integration practices.
• Scripting experience in one or more languages (Shell, Python, Perl, 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 development

Distributed trading systems

Multithreading

Data structures & algorithms

Messaging middleware

Agile methodologies

Scripting (Shell/Python/Perl/Ruby)

Front-office trading systems

Tools

JMS

Kafka

Job description

Low Latency Trading Application Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Low Latency Trading Application Developer to support our client, a leading global investment bank. The incumbent will join the Electronic Trading Technology team, focusing on Equity trading systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building high-performance, low-latency trading applications and a deep understanding of Equity market and electronic trading platforms.

Key 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in Python or Java development
• Proven experience in designing and developing distributed electronic trading systems, preferably in Equity.
• In-depth understanding of Equity electronic trading, including: Market microstructure, Order flow and lifecycle, Matching rules, ECN interactions
• Strong expertise in multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., JMS, Kafka, or similar technologies).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, and continuous integration practices.
• Scripting experience in one or more languages (Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby).
• Experience working on front-office trading systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Business domain knowledge in Equity and/or Equity Derivatives.
• Prior experience in the electronic trading domain within investment banks or financial institutions.a
• Exposure to low-latency systems and high-frequency trading environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in globally distributed teams