VP, eFX Developer - Global Market

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd seeks an experienced Java developer to build an FX Algo E‑Trading system with a focus on low latency and high throughput.

You may contribute to front-end dashboards with JavaScript and collaborate with Quant, DevOps, and Product to deliver robust trading solutions. Strong teamwork and production-quality coding are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on development of a modern FX Algo E-Trading system using Java with focus on low-latency and high-throughput performance.
• Experience in delivering production-grade real-time financial software in a team setting.
• Familiarity with front-end development using JavaScript for internal tools is a plus.

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 Quant, DevOps, and Product to deliver robust trading solutions.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions, contributing innovative ideas.

Skills

Java development

Multi-threaded systems

FX front office tech

Code reviews

Job description

Company

1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

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.

UOB is rated as one of the worlds top banks, ranked ‘Aa1’ by Moody’s Investors Service and ‘AA-’ by both S&P Global and Fitch Ratings. With a global network of 500 branches and offices across 19 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as branches and offices throughout the region.

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.