Senior / C++ Developer (HFT LL) Quant Trading Firm

• Manage high-level requirement analysis phases through to various project delivery phases, including testing and deployment.
• Participate in solution design and development review with Delivery, Platform, and SME teams or any necessary stakeholders.
• Summarize solution and technical design, user stories, as well as timelines with various stakeholders and business lines. 
• Identify issues through problem-solving, debugging/ troubleshooting, technical analysis; provide resolution/fixes through data patches/scripts, configurations, and workaround solutions.
• Provide test support through sprint testing, SIT, UAT, load testing, performance
• testing, etc., supporting release management and deployment activities.
• Support BAU issues handling when escalated to the Project / SME levels.

• University degree in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science / Engineering or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Technical Business Analyst role. 
• Technical firsthand experience in configuration, script, data patch, data import and cleansing, technical analysis, debugging, troubleshooting and DevOps.
• Experience and programming competency to conduct data queries and analysis using SQL / scripts etc.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and workflows, (Azure DevOps, Jira, Git), code review, familiar with release management processes, automation testing (test driven development approach)
• Knowledge of securities systems, or financial market operations, or Agile scrum methodology
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft platform Windows OS, SQL Server, IIS or similar web servers, and Visual Studio will be a plus.
• Shell programming/object-oriented and multi-threading programming skills, experience with C#, PowerShell will be a plus
• Japanese speaking/listening/reading/writing capability, if non-Japanese, JLPT 1 is necessary qualification.

My client, a leading global WealthTech firm, comprised of high-calibre Software Engineers, Quant Strategists and Technical Programme Managers, is expanding their Tokyo setup, considerably. This additional hire will suit a candidate who can Lead platform delivery and provide strategic solutions to multiple business lines and simultaneously engage with global C-suite stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities
 

• Own and be responsible for Functional and Non-Functional features, from elicitation and documentation to solutioning, testing and delivery.
• Act as the communication bridge for project requirement; managing stakeholder communications, status reporting, risks and scope.
• Liaise with Business, IT/Engineering, Audit and Compliance, conduct requirement workshop or training, if required.
• Align the needs of business with existing platform features; facilitate discussions with UI/UX Design teams, Engineering teams to identify pain points and provide recommendations.
• Align technology with business strategy and goals by being at the core of all project interactions.

Requirements
 

• University degree in Information Technology/Systems, Computer Science / Engineering or related disciplines.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in Business/ Solution Analysis, Project Management and/or Product Management.
• Strong relationship management skills to effectively influence and lead multiple levels of an organisation, with a particular ability to manage C-level expectations.
• Solid documentation skills with experience in writing user stories, business requirement documents and functional specifications documents.
  Fluency both in English and Japanese, written and spoken is mandatory.
• Hands on technical experience in SQL, Scripting and/or Application Development, experience with Behavioural Driven Development and Automation Testing will be advantageous.
• Understanding of financial markets including Wealth Management products and trade flows (such as Funds, ETFs, Stocks), Asian Regulatory understanding will be a bonus.

• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery. 

• Ensure efficient build, test, and deployment workflows for multiple development teams. 
   

• Design, deploy, and manage applications using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and related technologies. 

• Manage containerized applications in a cloud-native environment (Azure, etc). 

• Implement best practices for ingress, networking, and TLS termination. 

• Act as feature owners, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders to fulfill the feature lifecycle. 

• Resolve bugs and work on stories within sprints, ensuring delivery of high-quality solutions. 

• Foster innovation, modernization, and the reduction of complexity. 

• Collaborate with JB platform engineering teams (requirements, piloting solutions) and serve dev agile teams 

• Conduct Proofs of Concept (POC) to explore and pioneer new technologies for the bank. 

• Serve as pioneers within the bank for adopting and adapting to new systems and tools. 

• Embrace automation over manual processes to improve team productivity and efficiency. 

• Advocate for an “everything as code” approach 

• Implement observability tools to monitor system performance and ensure uptime (Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, etc.). 

• Set up logging, tracing, and alerting to proactively identify and resolve issues. 

• Use deployment tools such as Octopus Deploy, GitLab, Jenkins, etc to manage releases. 

• You have a can-do attitude, are pragmatic, and open-minded.  

• Strong knowledge of Continuous Integration (CI)/Continuous Delivery (CD) pipelines, cloud environments, containerization (Docker/K8s), and APIs. 

• Proven experience and strong knowledge of DevOps, with a strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization, and cloud platforms. 

• You take pride in your work and strive to lead by example.  

• Comfortable working in agile and cross-functional teams, with excellent communication and collaboration skills. 

• Master or Bachelor in Computer Science or a related area or proven relevant working experience. 

• Strong communications in English

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in .NET (C#) or Java. 

• Scripting: Strong experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation.  (nice to have) 

• CI/CD Tools: GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or equivalent. 

• Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, Helm. 

• Databases : Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, etc 

• Observability & Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, ELK Stack, Splunk, etc. 

• Cloud Platforms: Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform. 

• Deployment Tools: Octopus Deploy, Terraform, or similar. 

• Version Control: Strong knowledge of Git for version control and collaboration. 

• Networking: Understanding of ingress controllers, load balancers, and basic networking principles. (nice to have) 

We are looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer to join a global technology team supporting enterprise-scale platforms. This role focuses on cloud-native adoption, automation, and engineering excellence within a highly collaborative, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive standardization and automation across CI/CD, infrastructure, and engineering platforms

• Lead application and team onboarding to cloud-native platforms and observability frameworks

• Support and evolve shared platforms used by global engineering teams

• Operate and support critical, business-critical systems at scale

• Contribute to platform and software solution strategy alongside architects and engineers

• Promote strong engineering culture, best practices, and compliance standards
   

Technical Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, platform, or cloud engineering

• Strong CI/CD expertise (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, Maven)

• Scripting experience (Bash) and solid Linux fundamentals

• Hands-on Kubernetes and distributed systems experience

• Cloud platform experience, preferably Azure and AKS

• Development background in one or more of: Java, .NET, Scala, Python, JavaScript

• Experience designing and supporting microservices architectures

• Familiarity with messaging and communication frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, gRPC, WebSockets)

• Observability tooling experience (Grafana, Elastic, Fluent Bit, OpenTelemetry)

• Working knowledge of security concepts (OAuth 2.0, TLS, vulnerability scanning)

• Ability to define non-functional requirements and document system designs

Are you an experienced Lead Auditor in the banking sector?

Do you enjoy working on audit, risk, and financial control topics within complex banking environments?

Then the role of Lead Auditor (Banking & Financial Services) might be a great fit for you!

Our client, a well-established financial services organization, is looking for an experienced professional to support them in the space of internal banking audit across operations, risk, treasury, and trading activities.

As a Lead Auditor, you will provide subject matter expertise across key banking functions such as Operations, Payments, Credit, Portfolio Management, Risk, Treasury, and Trading, while independently planning and executing end-to-end audits and delivering high-quality audit reports.

Setting:

As part of the internal audit team, you will be oriented toward delivering independent, high-quality audit insights, acting as a sparring partner for management, and supporting decision-makers with clear and impactful reporting.

Focus:

• Independent planning and execution of end-to-end audits
• Drafting clear and impactful audit reports
• Acting as a sparring partner for management
• Monitoring the implementation of audit measures
• Preparing statements for senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Participating in special investigations and audit-related projects
• Acting as a Subject Matter Expert

Background:

To be successful in this role, prior experience in banking audit (internal or external) is required, ideally covering areas such as Operations, Payments, Credit, Portfolio Management, Risk, Treasury, or Trading, combined with strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Duration:

This is a permanent role within a stable and growth-oriented financial services environment.

Workload: 100%

For more information on this Lead Auditor opportunity or any other roles I am currently working on, please send your CV to:

📧 vuk.susa-stupar@nicollcurtin.com

📞 +41 43 508 26 71

We are looking for a strong Senior / Java - Algo Developer for our well-known investment bank client who are growing their tech team in Hong Kong.

We can offer excellent compensation and working visa for strong Senior / Java - Algo Developer who wants to relocate to 📍Hong Kong.

MUST HAVES:

• Strong in Java (Hands on in coding 80%+)
• Experience in developing and maintaining algorithmic / algo trading system
• Capital markets with extensive exposure to electronic trading and algorithmic trading strategies
• Excellent communication skills in English

We are collaborating with one of the most prominent and well-known Big Four firms in Hong Kong, which is seeking multiple strong Senior / ServiceNow Developers

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 60% Hands-on coding in ServiceNow and 40% managing the ServiceNow tech stream.
• English and Cantonese speaker.
• Ideally coming from a consultancy background or financial services.

LOOKING FOR:

• 5+ years of experience in software development and project management, particularly with ServiceNow (ServiceNow Developer certification preferred).
• Proficient in ServiceNow development, including JavaScript, REST API integrations, and various ServiceNow modules (ITSM, ITOM, ITAM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of financial services, including risk management and compliance workflows.
• Demonstrated experience in leading development teams, managing multiple project phases, and promoting interdepartmental collaboration.
• Experience in a client-facing consultancy role, capable of fostering stakeholder relationships and managing vendor-client dynamics.
• English and Cantonese speaker with excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

YOU WILL:

• Work with stakeholders to understand their needs and turn them into technical plans for the development team.
• Manage ServiceNow projects from start to finish, making sure they meet business goals and rules.
• Lead a diverse development team, offering guidance and support to boost performance.
• Oversee the creation and launch of custom ServiceNow applications while following best practices.
• Handle connections between ServiceNow and other financial systems to keep data accurate and operations smooth.
• Set up and enforce quality checks for development tasks to ensure high standards.
• Keep stakeholders updated on project status, risks, and milestones.
• Look for ways to improve processes in ServiceNow and lead projects to enhance user experience and efficiency.