SVP - Exchange Connectivity Lead (Low Latency Trading) (Hybrid)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in financial technology is seeking a seasoned technology lead to enhance their low latency trading platforms. The role involves leading a team in APAC, ensuring high-quality delivery, collaborating with traders, and integrating Agile methodologies. Ideal candidates will have strong technical expertise in Java and financial services.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of IT experience with 10+ years in Financial Services.
• Strong technical knowledge in core Java and financial protocols.
• Experience managing distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and support of low latency trading platforms.
• Collaborate with traders on product development and application improvements.
• Manage a regionally distributed team and oversee project planning.

Skills

Java

Agile methodologies

Automated testing techniques

Microservices

Low latency design

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree/University degree

Job description

Citi Equities Technology organization is looking for a senior, experienced technology lead to join the APAC Equities Electronic Trading team to help take our platforms to the next level. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leading the design, development and successful delivery of Citi’s next gen low latency exchange connectivity and DMA platforms in the APAC region.

This experienced, senior engineer will lead a regional team of developers, focused on the APAC region primarily, but operating within and contributing to a wider global team. They will ensure close collaboration with the product and other development teams, production support, and quality assurance to ensure deliveries of the highest quality for the business. The ability to align closely with the global strategy is very important for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Ownership of the design, development and support of the low latency trade execution platform

• Partner with traders and clients on product development and improving application resiliency and latency

• Continuous maintenance & improvements of the testing frameworks, development tools and environments.

• Drive a shift-left strategy of the teams SDLC process

• Contribute towards Agile and Continuous Integration processes

• People management and mentoring for a regionally distributed team

• Ownership over the planning, management and reporting of the regional book of work

Qualifications:

• 14+ years of experience in IT with minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in the Financial Service Industry with strong technical knowledge and expertise in core java

• Experience with FIX and binary protocols for exchange connectivity is desired

• Experience in using low latency software design and mechanical sympathy techniques to yield low latency, high throughput trading platforms.

• Previous experience in developing automated trading platforms.

• Experienced with microservices based architectures.

• Strong understanding of automated testing techniques.

• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and Continuous Integration processes.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills with a demonstrable ability to present & grasp complex concepts in a multicultural environment.

• Experience in managing distributed teams of 5-10 people

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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