VP, Applications Developer

Jobtailor; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an Application Developer to join the Global Execution Services algo team. You will deliver new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform and participate in full project lifecycles across technical analysis, design, data analysis and testing.

You will liaise with business and development teams on priorities, provide level 2/3 support for front-office apps as needed, and ensure adherence to architecture strategies and development standards across

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years in designing/developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets, with hands-on experience in Java and execution space (e.g., execution algorithms, SOR).
• Proven track record working with market data feeds, OMS, and FIX protocol.
• Experience in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and enterprise messaging solutions.
• Experience with control and governance frameworks (e.g., trade surveillance, audit trails, risk checks).
• Familiarity with networks, TCP/IP, and low-latency optimization techniques.
• Ability to exhibit high level of professionalism in team oriented environment.
• Team player that is able to work with people across different departments, countries and regions.
• Experience with CI/CD automation.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform.
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development and testing.
• Occasionally provide level 2 and 3 support for front-office applications
• Ensure adherence to functional architecture strategy and compliance to company development standards.
• Liaise with the business and development teams with regards to priorities and progress of various tasks and projects.
• If necessary, help manage projects for the implementation of new systems or system upgrades.

Skills

Algorithmic Trading

Java

Market Data Feeds

FIX Protocol

Distributed Systems

Event-Driven Architectures

Enterprise Messaging

Governance Frameworks

Low-Latency

CI/CD Automation

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Information Systems

Tools

OMS

Fixed Protocol (FIX)

CI/CD Tools

Job description

• As a key member of the Global Execution Services algo team, the Application Developer will be responsible for the delivery of new features, enhancements and bug fixes to our algo trading platform.
• Participate in the full project life cycle including technical analysis, design, data analysis and mapping, development and testing.
• Occasionally provide level 2 and 3 support for front-office applications
• Ensure adherence to functional architecture strategy and compliance to company development standards.
• Liaise with the business and development teams with regards to priorities and progress of various tasks and projects.
• If necessary, help manage projects for the implementation of new systems or system upgrades.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years in designing/developing algorithmic trading systems for equity markets, with hands-on experience in Java and execution space (e.g., execution algorithms, SOR).
• Proven track record working with market data feeds, OMS, and FIX protocol.
• Experience in distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and enterprise messaging solutions
• Experience with control and governance frameworks (e.g., trade surveillance, audit trails, risk checks).
• Familiarity with networks, TCP/IP, and low-latency optimization techniques.
• Ability to exhibit high level of professionalism in team oriented environment.
• Team player that is able to work with people across different departments, countries and regions.
• Demonstrates self-direction and initiative in achieving objectives
• Strong self-management skills with ability to prioritize and execute
• Experience in CI/CD automation
• Exposure to distributed systems and message oriented architecture
• Understanding and ideally hands on experience working with event driven systems
• Experience working with financial markets and understanding of local market characteristics

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing algorithmic trading systems, with a strong focus on Java, market data feeds, and compliance with development standards. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and manage projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Algorithmic Trading Systems Development
• Java Programming
• Market Data Feeds
• FIX Protocol
• CI/CD Automation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Algorithmic Trading Systems
• Java
• Market Data Feeds
• FIX Protocol
• Distributed Systems
• Event-Driven Architectures
• Enterprise Messaging Solutions
• Control and Governance Frameworks
• Low-Latency Optimization Techniques
• CI/CD Automation

Soft Skills

• Team Player
• Self-Direction
• Professionalism
• Self-Management
• Initiative

Certifications & Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science
• Degree in Computer Engineering
• Degree in Information Systems

Industry Keywords

• Equity Markets
• Execution Algorithms
• SOR
• Trade Surveillance
• Audit Trails
• Risk Checks
• TCP/IP
• Financial Markets
• Local Market Characteristics