Low-Latency Java Algo Trading Engineer

RMB; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 481,000 - 588,000; Full time

Job summary

RMB in Johannesburg seeks a senior Algorithmic Trading Software Developer to design, build and optimize high-performance trading platforms across FX, Fixed Income, Commodities and Equities. You will work with Traders, Quants and Product Owners to translate complex strategies into scalable Java-based solutions.

The role emphasizes low-latency, real-time data processing, robust market connectivity and production-grade software engineering practices, with emphasis on resilience, security and

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years in software engineering or electronic trading technology environments.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade Java applications in production.
• Experience with Agile, DevOps and CI/CD delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test and maintain high-performance algorithmic trading, pricing and market-making platforms across asset classes.
• Build low-latency, high-throughput trading applications handling real-time data and execution workflows.
• Collaborate with Traders, Quants and Product stakeholders to translate strategies into scalable solutions.
• Develop and optimize smart order routing, execution algorithms and market-making logic.

Skills

Java

Distributed systems

Agile

CI/CD

DevOps

REST APIs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Maven

Gradle

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Job description

RMB in Johannesburg seeks a senior Algorithmic Trading Software Developer to design, build and optimize high-performance trading platforms across FX, Fixed Income, Commodities and Equities. You will work with Traders, Quants and Product Owners to translate complex strategies into scalable Java-based solutions.

The role emphasizes low-latency, real-time data processing, robust market connectivity and production-grade software engineering practices, with emphasis on resilience, security and