Senior Java Engineer – Algorithmic Trading & Liquidity Platforms

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

Senior Java Engineer – Algorithmic Trading & Liquidity Platforms

Job Description

A global leader in digital assets and financial technology, the firm provides cutting-edge trading infrastructure to millions of users worldwide, driven by a culture of intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and execution excellence.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Java developer is sought for a hands-on engineering role building high-performance, low-latency algorithmic trading platforms across crypto and traditional asset classes, collaborating closely with traders and stakeholders to deliver mission-critical applications.

What You'll Do

• Design and build low-latency trading systems including EMS, SOR, and algorithmic trading engines
• Develop routing algorithms based on execution quality, liquidity, and cost
• Build and maintain automated pricing and trading strategies
• Partner with traders and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Enhance system stability, scalability, and resilience for 24x7 trading
• Implement observability, resolve incidents, and address root causes
• Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with global teams on end-to-end feature delivery

What Is Being Looked For

• Solid STEM background with strong problem-solving skills
• 5+ years of Java backend experience in front-office or trading environments
• Deep expertise in Core Java, multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
• Experience with low-latency trading applications and market data feeds
• Strong understanding of trading system architecture (OMS, EMS, exchange connectivity)
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills
• Linux experience and familiarity with performance profiling tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with traders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset

Bonus Points

• Experience in crypto, DeFi, or digital assets
• Knowledge of structured products, derivatives, or market making
• Familiarity with FIX protocol
• Experience with Kafka, NoSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud platforms
• Exposure to regulatory or compliance environments

Required Skills

Trading Java

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