Senior Java Developer (Low Latency / eCommerce)
Summary
Senior Java Developer building low-latency trading applications for a financial institution's eCommerce EQD team. Core tech includes Java 17+, Spring Boot, and SQL databases within a high-performance derivatives trading environment.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a leading financial institution's eCommerce EQD IT team in Hong Kong. This role focuses on building and maintaining Java-based applications on the Smart Derivatives perimeter, contributing to the growth of the APAC eCommerce EQD business towards the X-Asset FX perimeter.
The successful candidate will work closely with Business Analysts, project teams, and application support teams to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced, low-latency trading environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Build and maintain Java-based applications following coding and quality standards, with a focus on the Smart Derivatives perimeter.
- Take responsibility for the successful delivery of solutions.
- Communicate continually with clients and project teams, providing progress updates on development efforts.
- Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to ensure alignment on requirements.
- Work with the applications support and production team, performing 3rd line support responsibilities as needed.
- Assist in defining software architectures, collaborating with leads to explore existing systems and identify areas of complexity or potential risk.
- Work with the central team to define and develop best practices.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory:
- 5+ years of experience in Java (17+) core programming, including multi-threaded programming with low-latency constraints.
- Relevant experience using Spring (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud Stream, etc.).
- Relevant experience using GIT and related code review software.
- Relevant experience using MS SQL or Oracle Server.
Strong Advantage:
- Practical knowledge of Kafka or any stream processing platform.
- Practical knowledge of web technologies: Angular (12+), TypeScript/JavaScript.
Advantage:
- Relevant experience relating to DevOps practices and tooling.
- Knowledge relating to Agile practices.
Soft Skills:
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
- Ability to explain progress and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.