We are looking for a Java Developer to work on low-latency, high-throughput trading systems within a global investment bank. This role sits close to the front office, building and optimizing platforms where microseconds matter and failures are not tolerated.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop low-latency Java applications supporting electronic trading and market connectivity
Optimize system performance across GC, threading, memory allocation, and network I/O
Build and maintain real-time services processing high message and transaction volumes
Work closely with traders, quants, and electronic trading teams to deliver performance-critical features
Analyze and resolve latency bottlenecks across application, JVM, and OS layers
Ensure systems are resilient, fault-tolerant, and production-ready
Participate in production support for latency-sensitive systems
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Requirements
Strong commercial experience in Java (Java 8+) for low-latency or high-performance systems
Deep understanding of JVM internals, garbage collection, and memory management
Strong experience with concurrency, lock-free or low-lock designs
Experience with high-performance messaging (FIX, Kafka, Aeron, custom protocols)
Solid Linux knowledge, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
Strong SQL and experience with relational databases
Experience working in investment banking, trading, or electronic markets
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Nice to Have
Experience with FIX protocol or electronic trading platforms
Exposure to real-time pricing, order management, or execution systems
Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/UDP, multicast)
Experience with profiling tools (JFR, async-profiler, Flight Recorder)
C++ exposure in low-latency environments
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If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please submit through "Apply Now" or send your resume in Word format to Charlie Kim at resume.sg@pinpointasia.com and put Senior Java Developer (Low-Latency) - Leading Investment Bank - J12483 in the subject header.
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