VP, eFX Developer - Global Market

UOB; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

United Overseas Bank Ltd is seeking a hands-on Java developer to build a modern FX Algo E-Trading system with a strong focus on low latency and high throughput. Optional front-end work with JavaScript, peer reviews, and automated testing are part of the role.

The role involves collaboration with Quant, DevOps and Product teams to deliver robust trading solutions and to contribute to system design and architecture discussions.

Qualifications

• Experience in Java development of multi-threaded real-time systems.
• Preferred industrial experience in FX front office technology (market making, risk management, liquidity aggregation, algo trading, HFT).
• Strong practical coding skills and logical reasoning.

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 CI/CD.
• 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.

Skills

Java

Multithreaded programming

Real-time systems

Tools

JavaScript

Job description

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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 Description

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.