C Front Office Developer

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong

C++ Front Office Developer | Global Investment Bank

Job Description

The company

Our client is a leading global financial institution with a strong presence in Equity electronic trading. The team is focused on building scalable, low-latency technology that supports market making, order management, pricing, and market access across a fast-moving trading environment.

The position

We are looking for a C++ Equity Electronic Trading Developer to join a global technology team in Hong Kong. This role will contribute to the development and support of electronic trading applications for the Equity desk, with a strong focus on performance, stability, and platform modernization.

The role & responsibilities

Design and develop low-latency, multi-threaded C++ components for electronic trading systems, including order management, market data processing, and risk controls.

Work closely with Equity Traders and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions across the full development lifecycle.

Build and enhance electronic trading tools such as market access platforms, pricing engines, and volatility fitting functionality.

Provide first-line production support during market hours, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, monitoring, and alerting improvements.

Contribute to the modernization of the Equity trading technology stack, including cloud migration, UI upgrades, and scalable platform design.

Collaborate with internal technology teams and external vendors to deliver maintainable and high-performance solutions.

Use modern development practices and tools such as CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and GitHub Copilot to improve delivery and code quality.

The requirements

3 - 8 years of hands-on experience in C++ development, ideally in low-latency, real-time, or multi-threaded environments.

Solid understanding of Equities and traditional Equity business, including market making, order management, pricing, and market access protocols.

Experience in financial services or IT development for the financial industry.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Artifactory, and Ansible.

Exposure to container and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes, plus cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

Ability to handle multiple priorities, work under pressure, and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline preferred.

English proficiency required.

The contacts

For enquiries please contact angus.fan@unity-partners.com

Required Skills

Trading C++

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