Senior Java Execution Developer – Tier-One Global Hedge Fund (Hong Kong / Singapore)

Join one of the world's leading multi-manager hedge funds as a Senior Java Algo Developer, building the ultra-low-latency execution technology supporting systematic and discretionary trading strategies across global markets.

Working directly with Portfolio Managers, Quant Researchers and Traders, you'll design and enhance high-performance execution systems that power the firm's electronic trading infrastructure. This is a front-office engineering role with significant ownership, where your work will have a direct impact on execution quality, trading performance and alpha generation.

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop low-latency Java execution systems for global electronic trading.
• Build smart order routing, execution algorithms and connectivity to exchanges, brokers and ECNs.
• Optimise trading infrastructure for latency, throughput and reliability.
• Partner closely with traders, quantitative researchers and portfolio managers to implement new execution strategies.
• Develop scalable, resilient, event-driven systems capable of handling high-volume real-time market data and order flow.
• Drive architectural improvements across the execution platform.

What we’re looking for

• Strong commercial Java development experience within electronic trading or execution systems.
• Experience building OMS, EMS or algorithmic execution platforms.
• Deep understanding of market microstructure, order lifecycles and exchange connectivity.
• Experience with multithreading, concurrency and low-latency programming.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, messaging technologies and performance optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work directly with front-office stakeholders.
• Tier-one global hedge fund with cutting-edge trading technology.
• Direct collaboration with elite Portfolio Managers and Quant Researchers.
• High-impact front-office engineering role with real ownership.
• Work on business-critical systems where engineering directly influences trading performance.
• Highly competitive compensation with exceptional bonus potential.