Java Lead / VP – Trading & Risk Platforms

About the Role My Client are seeking an experienced Senior Java Developer to join our dynamic team responsible for a critical front-to-back trading platform within the Asia Pacific region. This platform supports the full trade lifecycle — from pre-trade analytics and pricing to post-trade risk management, position tracking, and regulatory reporting. It powers real-time decision-making for traders, risk managers, and operations teams, enabling automated hedging strategies, volatility analysis, and trade execution workflows. You will work on a high-performance, low-latency distributed system that processes live market data, delivers real-time analytics to desktops, and integrates with downstream finance and compliance systems. What You'll Do Design, develop, a n d deliver high-quality, production-grade software solutions using Java Write clean, maintainable, and performant code, with comprehensive unit testing Participate actively in code reviews and design discussions to uphold engineering standards Collaborate with global development teams to foster a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing Partner closely with trading, sales, quantitative research, risk, compliance, and operations teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions Provide second-line production support, troubleshooting and resolving issues in a timely manner What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related analytical discipline Deep expertise in Core Java with strong multithreading and concurrency skills Solid experience with Linux environments and distributed file systems Strong understanding of financial derivatives — particularly in pricing, risk management, and order workflows Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for building scalable, high-performance systems Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to Have Experience with low-latency Java optimization, including garbage collection tuning Familiarity with messaging technologies such as Solace, ZeroMQ, or similar Background in building distributed systems for trading or risk management Exposure to high-frequency or low-latency trading platforms What We Offer Opportunity to work on mission-critical trading infrastructure in a fast-paced financial environment Collaborate with world-class engineers, traders, and quantitative researchers Competitive compensation and benefits package Professional growth and development in a globally recognized financial institution