Java Developer - Trading Risk Management Platform - J13301
Summary
Java developer on a mission-critical trading risk management platform for institutional capital markets in Hong Kong: building resilient Java services for derivatives workflows and risk feeds, modernizing legacy systems toward containerized microservices, and sharing rostered on-call production support. Needs 10+ years with core Java on Linux, SQL, FIX and REST.
You will join the team responsible for the mission-critical systems that calculate risk and process derivatives trades across institutional markets. This position is a balanced hybrid of greenfield architectural upgrades and direct operational ownership.
Design & Development
Build, test, and release resilient Java services handling real-time derivatives market workflows, order routing, and risk feeds.
System Modernization
Participate in transitioning core applications toward containerized architectures, microservices, and modern API standards.
Production Engineering & Incident Triage
Troubleshoot application bugs, review complex stack traces, analyze system logs, and implement permanent fixes.
Code Quality & Peer Reviews
Review software design and peer code changes to keep standards high across maintainability, performance, and security.
Operational Readiness
Participate in a rostered on-call production support rotation (including scheduled night shifts and public holidays) alongside the wider engineering unit. (Will be compensated)
What We Are Looking For
Experience Level
At least 10 years of hands-on software development experience working on large-scale distributed systems, preferably within capital markets or institutional financial services.
Technical Stack
Strong core Java background running on Linux environments, backed by solid SQL database experience and shell scripting skills.
Messaging & Integration
Practical experience working with FIX protocol and building or consuming RESTful APIs.
Domain Exposure
Familiarity with financial derivatives (Futures, Options) or risk models such as SPAN or VaR is a distinct advantage.
Modern Infrastructure
Practical exposure to microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud infrastructure is welcomed.
Scripting & Tooling
Useful exposure to Python or Perl for automation and data validation.
Mindset
Methodical troubleshooter with good spoken and written English, comfortable diagnosing issues directly inside complex production environments.
Why Apply To This Role
Direct System Ownership
You will be working on systems where every line of code matters and impacts market-wide transaction flow.
Modernization Roadmaps
Opportunity to introduce containers, microservices, and modern architectural patterns into established, revenue-critical pipelines.
Predictable Stability & Institutional Standing
Backing of a major market institution offering genuine career longevity, structured development processes, and competitive compensation packages with recognized shift compensation.