Java • Low Latency • Microservices • Kafka (or similar)
We are hiring a Senior Java Developer to join a high‑performance
Equity Derivatives Trading Engineering
team. You will design and build
low‑latency, high‑throughput
trading, market data and pricing systems used across global markets. This role requires strong hands‑on Java engineering skills and experience working in fast‑paced, front‑office aligned environments.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and enhance
low‑latency Java applications
for equity derivatives trading.
Build microservices and distributed systems supporting pricing, risk, and execution workflows.
Implement high‑performance messaging and streaming using
Kafka or similar technologies
.
Work closely with traders, quants, and engineering teams to deliver front‑office solutions.
Improve system performance, scalability, and reliability across global trading environments.
Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and continuous engineering improvements.
Requirements
Strong hands‑on experience with
Core Java
, low‑latency systems, and multithreading.
Experience building
microservices
and distributed architectures.
Knowledge of
Kafka
, messaging systems, or similar streaming technologies.
Background in
Equity Derivatives
, trading systems, or financial markets preferred.
Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimisation.
Ability to work in fast‑paced, front‑office engineering teams.
Good to Have
Experience with pricing engines, market data feeds, or execution platforms.
Exposure to risk systems, volatility surfaces, or derivatives lifecycle workflows.
Familiarity with CI/CD, containerisation, and cloud-native engineering.
What is on Offer
Opportunity to work on
mission‑critical trading systems
used globally.
Front‑office exposure with traders and quants.
Strong career growth within a high‑performance engineering environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
Adam Davies
Partner
Technology 'recruitment & search'
Menrva Group, Singapore
Registered Agent R1326604
Company EA License 19S9808
Company Registration 201900823K
MENRVA PTE. LTD.
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