VP, eFX Developer - Global Market

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia seeks a candidate for the development of a modern FX Algo E-Trading system using Java. The role requires hands-on experience in developing multi-threaded real-time systems and optionally JavaScript for internal tools. Applicants should have strong coding and logical reasoning skills, and experience working in a team-based environment. Join a diverse team committed to building a successful financial technology that enhances trading performance. The role is based in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development of multi-threaded real-time systems.
• Preferred industrial experience dedicated to FX front office technology.
• Strong practical coding skills and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of a modern FX Algo E-Trading system using Java.
• Involvement in front-end development using JavaScript.
• Conduct peer-to-peer code reviews.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust trading solutions.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threaded real-time systems

Coding skills

Logical reasoning

Job description

Overview

About UOB United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of a modern FX Algo E-Trading system using Java, with a focus on low-latency and high-throughput performance.
• Optional involvement in front-end development using JavaScript for internal tools and dashboards.
• Conduct peer-to-peer code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance.
• Write and maintain automated unit tests to support continuous integration and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quant, DevOps, and Product to deliver robust trading solutions.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions, contributing innovative ideas and solutions.

Job Requirements

• Experience in Java development of multi-threaded real-time systems
• Preferred industrial experience dedicated to FX front office technology (market making, risk management, liquidity aggregation, algorithmic trading, high frequency trading)
• Strong practical coding skills and logical reasoning
• Experience in development work in a team-based environment to deliver live production

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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