Low Latency Trading Application Developer (Banking)

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

Job summary

Smart IMS Inc. seeks a highly skilled Low Latency Trading Application Developer to join the Electronic Trading Technology team.

You will build high-performance trading applications for a leading global investment bank and work with global technology teams to deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities include optimizing performance, participating in the full software lifecycle, and providing production support for critical trading systems.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python or Java development.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and extend electronic trading systems for improved performance, scalability, and functionality.
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Skills

Python/Java development

Distributed trading systems

Multithreading

Data structures & algorithms

Messaging middleware

Agile and CI

Scripting

Front-office trading experience

Tools

JMS

Kafka

Shell scripting

Job description

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

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. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building high-performance, low-latency trading applications and a deep understanding of 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 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 FX OR Equity
• Prior experience in the electronic trading domain within investment banks or financial institutions.
• 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