Front Office Java Developer - Derivatives- Contract- 70k

Argyll Scott ·www.argyllscott.com

Location Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Salary HKD 60,000 - 70,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Technology
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Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain Java-based applications within the Smart Derivatives perimeter, following established coding, quality, and technology standards.
  • Take ownership of the successful delivery of technical solutions from development through implementation.
  • Work closely with clients and project teams to communicate development progress, requirements, and delivery status.
  • Collaborate closely with Business Analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Work with Application Support and Production teams to troubleshoot issues and provide 3rd-line production support.
  • Assist in defining and evolving software architectures by working with technical leads to understand existing systems, identify complexity and risks, and assess application capabilities.
  • Collaborate with central technology teams to define, establish, and implement development best practices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, application quality, and engineering standards.

Requirements

  • Prior finance experience in Front Office systems is mandatory, particularly within trading, derivatives, equities, or other financial markets environments.
  • Experience with client connectivity through FIX, APIs, or Mail is a strong advantage.
  • Java 17+ core programming experience is mandatory, including multi-threaded programming in low-latency environments.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Spring, including Spring Boot and preferably Spring Cloud Stream.
  • Practical experience with Kafka or other stream-processing platforms is a strong advantage.
  • Experience with Git and related code review tools is mandatory.
  • Hands-on experience with MS SQL Server or Oracle is mandatory.
  • Practical knowledge of Angular 12+ and TypeScript/JavaScript is a strong advantage.
  • Experience with DevOps practices and tooling is an advantage.
  • Knowledge and practical experience working within Agile development environments is an advantage.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, Business Analysts, technical teams, and production support teams

Argyll Scott Asia is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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