The VP of Engineering will play a crucial role in designing and enhancing trading systems while overseeing a global team of Java developers. This position collaborates closely with quant engineering and product teams to deliver cutting-edge, high-performance, low-latency trading platforms.

Client Details

Our client, a prominent financial services organization, is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and oversee the development team responsible for their trading platform.

Job Responsibilities

• Architect and refine trading systems to achieve superior reliability and performance standards;
• Partner with quant engineering and product teams to conceptualize and develop industry-leading solutions with a strong focus on performance optimization;
• Liaise with stakeholders and senior leadership to gather feedback and deliver both tactical fixes and strategic advancements;
• Develop, optimize, and sustain high-quality Java code, ensuring modules meet performance and functionality standards;
• Assess and enhance Java code and middleware solutions to maximize efficiency, identifying performance bottlenecks and crafting effective remedies;
• Uphold excellence in coding practices, ensuring robust organization, quality, and automation.

Job Requirements

• Degree/ Master Degree in Computer Science/ related field;
• AT LEAST 12+ years of experience works as a Java Backend Engineer with an expert level using Java and key JDK classes OR packages (Java Collections and Concurrency);
• Proven experience in architecting trading systems;
• Strong understanding of trading products like Spots and various derivatives;
• Experience in implementing trade matching engines;
• Hands-on in Spring/ Micronaut, API development, RESTful/ WebSocket designs, and frameworks;
• Expertise in designing high-throughput, low-latency systems;
• Proficient with git (GitHub), Docker, Kubernetes, JIRA, Confluence.
  
  

Job Offer

• 13th Month Guaranteed Bonus;
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage, including hospitalization and outpatient services;
• Professional Development: Support for training, workshops, and courses to enhance skills and career growth;
• Wellness Programs: Initiatives promoting physical and mental health, including gym memberships, wellness workshops, or counseling services.

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For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Joe Tsoi on +852 2848 4737.