Software Developer

SQUAREPOINT SERVICES SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company in Singapore is looking for a Market Access Developer to design and maintain high-performance C++ applications for electronic trading. The role involves collaborating with trading teams, optimizing market access components, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in high-stakes environments and expertise in C++ programming. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience building software in mission-critical environments.
• Advanced expertise in C++ and Linux.
• Strong communication skills and experience in distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
• Design and optimize market access components.
• Ensure reliability and performance in deliverables.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux environments

Networking

Multithreaded programming

Data structure optimization

Python scripting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Position Overview

As a Market Access Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining high-performance, low-latency C++ applications for electronic trading, including order routing and market data processing across various exchanges using specialized protocols.

We are seeking a talented software developer with a passion for tackling complex engineering challenges in high-performance environments. This position offers opportunities for technical advancement, leadership, mentoring, and ownership of impactful projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with trading teams, and other technology groups to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Design, implement, test, and optimize sophisticated market access components such as Order Gateways and Market Data solutions.
• Drive hands-on development and ensure reliability, scalability, and performance in all deliverables.
• Contribute to design reviews, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Promote and enforce best practices throughout the software lifecycle to ensure maintainability and operational excellence.
• Integrate comprehensive testing and validation to maintain system robustness and uptime.
• Provide Level 2 support and troubleshooting production systems and ensuring service availability.
• Mentor team members and actively participate in knowledge sharing to foster a culture of technical growth and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience building software solutions in mission-critical environments.
• Advanced expertise in C++ programming within Linux environments.
• Solid foundation in networking, multithreaded programming, and data structure optimization.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven experience collaborating in distributed teams.
• Experienced in designing and delivering high-quality software using modern development practices, including version control and automated testing.
• Proven skills in Python for scripting and automation.

Preferred Experience

• Involvement in development of low-latency, high-throughput trading systems.
• Familiarity with exchange/broker connectivity protocols and financial data formats.
• Exposure to Market Access technologies for Equities, Derivatives, and other asset classes.
• Additional scripting or automation language proficiency.