Senior Java Engineer - Trading Tech & Real-Time Systems

Next Frontier Capital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan in Singapore seeks a Software Engineer III in Asset Management Trading Technology to design, build, and evolve platforms that manage orders and execute trades across asset classes.

You will work with Traders to support critical applications in production and craft scalable Java-based solutions. The role emphasizes engineering excellence, fast delivery, and mentoring teammates, with opportunities to apply GenAI practices and modern streaming tech like Kafka.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Formal training and certification on software engineering and 3+ years of applied experience.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and building end-to-end software systems.
• Strong knowledge of core Java and object-oriented design principles; Kotlin nice to have.
• Experience with messaging and streaming technologies e.g. Kafka.
• Solid understanding of modern software architecture and design patterns.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Traders and Quants.
• Passion for code quality, engineering excellence, and elegant solutions.
• Dedication to continuous improvement and rapid delivery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative thinking

Responsibilities

• Support critical applications in production, interacting directly with users to resolve issues.
• Design and engineer scalable, high-performance trading systems across multiple asset classes.
• Collaborate directly with Traders to deliver impactful solutions.
• Build and develop core Java applications for mission-critical trading platforms.
• Architect and implement next-generation messaging and streaming technologies such as Kafka and AMPS.
• Drive technical innovation and contribute creative ideas for platform advancement.
• Drive the adoption and scaling of GenAI practices within the software development workflow, bringing creative ideas on how to use AI tooling effectively and reliably.
• Lead code reviews and mentor team members to ensure engineering excellence.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through to production.
• Focus on continuous improvement and fast, iterative delivery.
• Deploy code to production daily with confidence.
• Add to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect

Skills

Java

System design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Kafka

Microservices

Kotlin

OO design

Job description

J.P. Morgan in Singapore seeks a Software Engineer III in Asset Management Trading Technology to design, build, and evolve platforms that manage orders and execute trades across asset classes.

You will work with Traders to support critical applications in production and craft scalable Java-based solutions. The role emphasizes engineering excellence, fast delivery, and mentoring teammates, with opportunities to apply GenAI practices and modern streaming tech like Kafka.