Core Developer - China Desk
Our client is a leading organization dedicated to developing high-performance trading systems that operate across global financial markets. They foster a dynamic and innovative culture that values technical excellence and collaboration. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology within a fast-paced environment, supporting the China market through the development of robust order management systems.
Role Overview:
The Core Developer will be integral to building and optimizing the core order management system, focusing on designing reliable, low-latency trading components, and facilitating seamless connectivity to external trading venues. The role involves managing system performance and ensuring efficient trade execution in high-transaction environments, contributing to the company's global trading infrastructure.
Key Skills & Experience:
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience preferred or exceptional fresh graduates with strong academic achievements
• Prior experience with Chinese exchange APIs (for candidates with up to 5 years of experience)
• Strong expertise in modern C++ programming
• Experience with Java development
• Extensive experience working in a Linux environment
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP, UDP, data transmission)
• Strong knowledge of computer performance analysis
• Experience building high-transaction, low-latency systems
• Exposure to distributed and/or highly concurrent systems (advantages)
• Interest in trading and financial markets (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Candidates from non-banking and non-finance backgrounds are encouraged to apply
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and optimize internal messaging systems
• Manage connectivity to external trading venues
• Ensure ultra-low-latency trade execution
• Design and develop components of a high-performance trading system
• Build and maintain core order management protocols
• Optimize internal message processing for speed and reliability
• Develop connectivity solutions to external exchanges and trading platforms
• Contribute to system performance tuning and scalability efforts
Requirements:
• Valid right to work in the designated location
• On-site working environment
• 2–3 years' relevant experience or exceptional recent graduates
• Proficiency in Mandarin and technical skills outlined above
If you are a detail-oriented developer with a passion for trading technology and meet the requirements, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career.
