Software Engineer (Java) - Trading Systems

Overview

Join a cutting-edge global electronic trading firm as a Software Engineer focused on client trading infrastructure. Based in Singapore, this role involves contributing to a sophisticated technology stack that supports institutional trading activities on global markets.

Role Responsibilities

• Create and enhance high-performance trading software and infrastructure components.
• Develop scalable Java-based applications managing electronic order flows.
• Work on systems spanning order management, routing, exchange connections, and post-trade operations.
• Optimize platform performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Engineer solutions for distributed and highly concurrent systems to handle high transaction volumes.
• Anticipate future technical needs and design scalable architectures accordingly.
• Diagnose and resolve complex production and performance issues across trading systems.
• Collaborate closely with senior engineers and cross-functional stakeholders including technology and trading teams.
• Own projects end-to-end from conceptual design through deployment and maintenance.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in professional software engineering.
• Expertise in commercial Java development.
• Experience designing and implementing distributed, scalable, and concurrent applications.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles, including data structures and software design patterns.
• Experience working in performance-critical, complex technological environments.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to take initiative and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Additional Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of C++ and Python programming languages.
• Background in low-latency and high-throughput systems.
• Familiarity with electronic trading platforms, exchange connectivity, and order management systems.
• Experience with relational databases and performance tuning.
• Exposure to financial markets technology.

Additional Information

Previous experience in financial markets is not mandatory; the team welcomes strong engineers from diverse technical backgrounds with an interest in complex trading systems.

This position offers the chance to work in a technically focused, global trading technology firm emphasizing quality, ownership, and continuous improvement in an engineering-driven environment located in Singapore.