Python Developer (Quantitative modeling)

Take on a pivotal role in joining one of my client's vibrant algorithmic development team, guiding developers in Hong Kong and partnering with business and quantitative groups to refine product strategy. You will be collaborating with Cash Equities quants in a fast-paced front office setting and drive the technical platform forward.

Looking for:

• Immediate joiners
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• 10+ years of hands-on development experience in capital markets, with significant exposure to electronic and algorithmic trading strategies.
• Strong experience in C# server-side development
• Familiarity with market microstructure in Asia or other regions.
• Strong analytical abilities.

Python Developer (Quant Automation)

We are seeking a Developer with a focus on quant automation, testing, and deploying code into production. This role is ideal for candidates at the AVP or VP level who are skilled in Python automation and have strong coding capabilities. The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between developers and the business side, ensuring efficient automation processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automated testing frameworks for software applications.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated tests into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Deploy code into production environments and ensure quality assurance.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree / PhD in Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 5-10 years+ of experience in automation development, with a focus on testing.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with automation tools.
• Excellent coding skills, with a focus on quality and maintainability.
• Good communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders.

My client is seeking an experienced Quantitative Python Developer with a strong focus on derivatives pricing. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience at the AVP level and will be responsible for developing quantitative models and solutions to enhance our pricing capabilities. Strong communication skills and a solution-oriented mindset are essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement quantitative models for derivatives pricing using Python.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Analyze and validate pricing models, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Participate in the design and development of trading systems and risk management tools.
• Provide technical support and expertise to trading teams, assisting in the resolution of complex issues.
• Document processes, models, and methodologies to ensure knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mathematics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience as a Quantitative Developer, focusing on derivatives pricing.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with quantitative libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas).
• Solid understanding of derivatives pricing models and financial instruments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with excellent compensation packages.
• Performance-based bonuses + stock options.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship available.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

As Head of Product, you will drive product strategy and execution, ensuring ongoing improvement and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Your role focuses on bridging technical and non-technical aspects.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment: Convert business strategies into impactful product initiatives.
• Roadmap Management: Oversee key areas of the product roadmap and release processes.
• Project Planning: Develop clear project plans and documentation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Align product goals with various stakeholders.
• Process Improvement: Enhance release timelines for team efficiency.
• User Testing: Conduct testing, identify risks, and ensure quality.
• User Experience: Work with UX/UI teams to create effective user journeys.
• Vision Communication: Articulate the product vision to the engineering team.
• Scrum Leadership: Lead scrum meetings and represent user interests.
• Backlog Management: Prioritize and maintain the product backlog.
• Impact Analysis: Assess the effects of feature releases using user feedback.

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years in product management or related fields.
• Technical Background: Strong understanding of software development, a relevant degree, or experience in a software company.
• Agile Methodology: Familiarity with agile development processes.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with UX/UI prototyping tools.
• Experience using Jira.

Language Proficiency

• English: Fluent (required for team collaboration and meetings).
• Mandarin or Cantonese: Conversational skills are beneficial but not mandatory

We seek a Head of Engineering with over 8 years of full-stack software development experience. This role involves leading a team to create high-quality systems and features that serve students and teachers while enhancing internal infrastructure for security and efficiency.

Requirements

• Leadership: Proven ability to manage and mentor a team effectively.
• Technical Skills: Expertise in modern JavaScript and/or TypeScript, with knowledge of key web frameworks (e.g., Django, Rails, Express).
• Cloud Experience: Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and CI/CD processes.
• Operational Knowledge: Understanding of systems monitoring, DevOps practices, and maintaining secure infrastructure.
• Business Insight: Ability to connect technical needs with business opportunities.
• Communication: Strong communication skills in English; proficiency in Cantonese and Mandarin is a plus.

We are collaborating with a leading investment bank in Hong Kong seeking a talented Senior Frontend Developer to join their tech team. The ideal Senior Frontend Developer, must have a solid understanding of JavaScript and React, emphasizing automated testing and coding best practices.

Essential Skills:

• Expertise in bundling, building, and architectural design.
• Commitment to code style and linting practices.
• Extensive experience with automated testing tools.
• Deep knowledge of advanced JavaScript and React functionalities.

Candidates should be creative problem solvers who thrive in a collaborative team environment, delivering exceptional user experiences.

We are partnered with one of my biggest global investment banks who are growing their team in Hong Kong. We are looking for a Q/KDB+ Developer within 6-10 years max of experience.

• Based in Hong Kong (HK PR / Dependent visa / work visa / IANG / Top talent HK visa)

MUST HAVES:

• Q/KDB+ programming language experience
• Strong development lifecycle understanding and capability
• Linux
• Shell scripting

Looking for:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in application development or systems analysis.
• Proven track record in managing and executing successful projects.
• Strong background in system analysis and software application programming.
• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of application development.

Role:

• Provide expertise in application programming, ensuring that designs align with the overall architectural framework.
• Leverage advanced knowledge of system operations to establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Address significant problems and projects by thoroughly evaluating complex business and system processes, as well as industry standards.
• Conduct detailed analyses to identify issues and create innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with various management teams to integrate functions effectively and identify necessary system enhancements for new products and process improvements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of how different business areas, like architecture and infrastructure, work together to achieve goals.

Hiring for multiple Full Stack Developer / Senior for one of my clients who are expanding their tech team based in Hong Kong.

MUST Have:

• Proven experience as a Fullstack Developer

• Strong in Node.js + Python

• Experience in Payment system

• Holding Bachelor Degree in Computer Science

• Cantonese / Mandarin + English

BIG Plus:

• Python development

• Experience working at a start up

• End-to-end payment processing / Integration experience in PayPal etc.

Looking to hire multiple Flutter Developer / Senior for my client who are expanding their tech team based in Hong Kong.

MUST have

• Proven experience as a Flutter Developer (from scratch)

• Have experience in releasing applications on App Store / Play Store.

• Holding Computer Science Degree

• Cantonese / Mandarin speaker + English

BIG PLUS:

• Experience in cross-platform mobile applications

• Experience working at a start-up / small team

• At least 5+ years in core KDB
• Experience in designing databases, enhancing queries for high-frequency and real-time analysis.
• KDB configurations, real-time visualization tools, and report creation in Grafana
• Linux, CI/CD etc.

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 relocation (working visa) for strong Senior / Java - Algo Developer who wants to move 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 and algorithmic trading strategies
• Excellent communication skills in English

We are partnered with one of the biggest and well-established crypto firm worldwide who are looking for a tech lead. We are currently building an exciting tech team for their banking business.

Location: Open to be based in Hong Kong / Singapore / United Kingdom

We do not offer relocation. We can offer visa transfers for these 3 locations.

MUST haves:

• Experience in Golang / Ruby on Rails = priority. **If you have other programming languages - we are open**
• Experience in building core banking / digital banking / financial services from scratch / 0.
• Team leading experience

Priority is to hire a tech lead who will be growing this team and then hire developers under him/her.

ROLE:

• Oversee the technical design and development of core banking systems
• Build the infrastructure for our digital banking platform, covering account management, payment networks, and transaction processing.
• Create and implement secure, scalable banking APIs in line with Open API standards.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid work
• Annual leave 21 days, top tier medical etc.
• Excellent compensations + bonus etc.

We are partnered with one of my biggest global investment banks who are growing their team in Hong Kong. We are looking for a Q/KDB+ Developer within 6-10 years max of experience.

• Based in Hong Kong (HK PR / Dependent visa / work visa / IANG / Top talent HK visa)

MUST HAVES:

• Q/KDB+ programming language experience
• Strong development lifecycle understanding and capability
• Linux
• Shell scripting

Looking for:

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in application development or systems analysis.
• Proven track record in managing and executing successful projects.
• Strong background in system analysis and software application programming.
• Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in at least one area of application development.

Role:

• Provide expertise in application programming, ensuring that designs align with the overall architectural framework.
• Leverage advanced knowledge of system operations to establish standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.
• Address significant problems and projects by thoroughly evaluating complex business and system processes, as well as industry standards.
• Conduct detailed analyses to identify issues and create innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with various management teams to integrate functions effectively and identify necessary system enhancements for new products and process improvements.
• Gain a thorough understanding of how different business areas, like architecture and infrastructure, work together to achieve goals.

We are partnered with 2 of our well-known clients who has presence globally who are currently actively expanding their tech team in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Sydney.

• Hedge Fund
• Pop Trading Firm

✈️ If you are not based in Hong Kong. We can offer relocation package and working visa for strong Senior / C++ Low latency Developer to be based in Hong Kong ✈️

MUST haves:

• Strong in C++ Development - mainly in low latency

ROLE

• Develop C++ applications for core trading infrastructure
• Hands on in developing low latency exchange connectivity and trading algorithms
• Participate in code reviews, testing and tier 3 support

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in developing automated trading systems or exchange connectivity
• Solid understanding of multithreading and network socket programming
• Excellent communication skills

We are partnered with one of the biggest and well-known crypto firm worldwide who are currently expanding their team based in Hong Kong.

We are hiring multiple mobile developers from junior to senior grade with experience in

• React Native
• iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin)

As part of the mobile tech team, you will focus on developing best-in-class mobile applications using React Native. All apps are built with a modern tech stack that emphasizes cross-platform functionality while maintaining native performance and feel.

Role:

• Hands on in coding and delivering high-quality scalable code.
• Collaborate closely with members of tech from different teams to develop innovative features to be used globally.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and React Native framework
• Native development experience with iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin)
• Proficiency in Git and familiarity with branching models such as Git-flow, Trunk Based Development, etc.
• Experience in writing unit tests and E2E tests
• Open to any languages such as English / Chinese

• Hands on in development and maintaining the system with a strong focus on backend development 
• Develop and maintain REST APIs.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment.

We are partnered with one of the biggest and well-established crypto firm worldwide who are expanding their AI team based in Hong Kong. We are hiring multiple headcounts for Golang Developer / Senior - from junior to senior grade.

Preferred candidates coming from (With DeFi / Crypto / Blockchain experience)

MUST have:

• Go / Golang - strong
• Container technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker etc.
• Excellent communication skills in English - other languages are a plus (International team)
• Full working rights for Hong Kong

PLUS:

• Blockchain related technologies: Solana / Cosmos / BTC / EVM etc.

BENEFITS

• WFH / Remote
• Excellent compensation + bonus
• AL 21 days+, Medical coverage with family etc.

HIRING multiple headcounts for Solana Developers to join one of the biggest and well-known crypto firms worldwide.

Junior to senior Solana Developers

• With Solana chain development experience
• With blockchain development experience
• Experience in rust etc. (plus)
• strong interest in AI experience / side project (plus)
• English or other languages are a plus
• Based in Hong Kong / Singapore / Taiwan / Malaysia (Hybrid work)

We are partnered with one of the biggest and well-established crypto firm worldwide who are expanding their AI team based in Hong Kong. We are hiring multiple headcounts for Ruby on Rails Developer / Senior - from junior to senior grade.

MUST have:

• Ruby on rails - strong
• around 3-10 years experience
• Open to candidates coming / working from other industries (not necessary from financial sector) as long as you have strong interest in crypto
• Excellent communication skills - open to any languages

PLUS:

• If you come from payment related domain, derivatives product, trading or crypto/blockchain
• Financial domain knowledge / Blockchain technology would be an advantage
• Ruby, Postgres, Redis, Kafka

BENEFITS

• WFH / Remote
• Excellent compensation + bonus
• AL 21 days+, Medical coverage with family etc

We are hiring multiple Frontend Developers from Junior to Senior grade. You will be working on a cutting-edge trading platform.

• Must be HK based (Benefits: WFH / remote)
• Strong on JavaScript
• Other Tech stacks such as react, angular, vue etc.
• Background / experience in trading / building an exchange / strong interest in crypto / have side crypto projects
• International team (any languages are open)

Multiple headcounts for Java Developers / Senior - ELECTRONIC TRADING TEAM

Are you a strong Java Developers / Senior who's looking for a new exciting project where you can contribute from scratch?

As a Java Developer / Senior will be responsible for everything from beginning to end. You will be doing the design, development and delivery of the low latency execution platform in APAC.

MUST HAVE:

• Expert in Java
• Experience in developing automated trading platforms
• Strong understanding of automated testing and Agile/CI processes

You will:

• Be hands on and be a part of the designing, development, and support for high-performance electronic execution platform
• Contribute to building solutions for application recovery, platform monitoring and trade reconciliation
• Continuously help to maintain and improve development tools, testing frameworks, and environments

• 5-8+ years of backend development experience
• Advanced knowledge of server-side programming languages (e.g., NestJS, Node.js, Python, Java).

• Hands on in backend development and code reviews
• Collaborate with DevOps and mobile engineers to enhance the tech stack for long-term initiatives.

• Expertise in scalability, security, and performance.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology is a plus.

• Experience in blockchain development (e.g., Ethermint, Cosmos SDK) is a bonus.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Next.js, React.js
• Experience with AI code generation tools such as Amazon Q Developer, GitHub Copilot etc.
• Mobile development experience (iOS/Android) is beneficial as well as Swift, Java, or Kotlin

We are hiring multiple headcounts from Junior to Senior UI UX Designers for our client in Hong Kong. We are partnered with one of the biggest and very well-known crypto firm worldwide.

We are urgently expanding the team due to expansion and aggressive plans this year of 2025.

If you are looking for a new exciting project. This is for you !!

Multiple headcounts from Junior to Senior UI UX Designers

• Permanent position
• Excellent compensation + benefits + work from home / remotely

MUST be based in Hong Kong

• Hong Kong Citizen / PR / Working visa / IANG visa / Top talent visa / Dependent visa

Looking for:

• Minimum 3 years and above (If you are a junior UIUX Designer, who has a passion in crypto. We have an amazing team who can train you up!)
• UI UX end to end design experience
• Experience on both web + mobile life cycle
• Must be comfortable to communicate with different teams globally
• English is a must. Other languages are a plus.

Coming from crypto / exchange / fintech / payment / traditional finance / trading are preferred.

*Please attach your portfolio with your application/CV.

We are partnered with one of the largest and well known hedge fund in the world who are expanding their tech team in Hong Kong.

We offered top notch package for a strong C++ Senior Developers who are based or want to relocate to Hong Kong.

Are you a strong C++ Developer / Senior who's looking for new exciting opportunity?

HIIRING Multiple headcounts - Mid to Senior C++ Developers

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• Real Time Trading
• Systematic Platform
• Mandarin speaker is a plus

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• systematic and semi systematic
• Hands on and system monitoring
• Options background is a plus

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• Low Latency
• Order routing, exchange connectivity etc.
• Buy side experience is a plus

Benefits

• Top notch compensation package, bonus, annual leave, medical coverage with family, dental etc.

Want to know more? Email me directly roxanne.yaneza@nicollcurtin.com or apply here now!

We are partnered with one of the largest and well known hedge fund in the world who are expanding their tech team in Hong Kong.

We offered top notch package for a strong C++ Senior Developers who are based or want to relocate to Hong Kong.

Are you a strong C++ Developer / Senior who's looking for new exciting opportunity?

HIIRING Multiple headcounts - Mid to Senior C++ Developers

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• Real Time Trading
• Systematic Platform
• Mandarin speaker is a plus

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• systematic and semi systematic
• Hands on and system monitoring
• Options background is a plus

C++ Senior Developer / Developer

• Low Latency
• Order routing, exchange connectivity etc.
• Buy side experience is a plus

Benefits

• Top notch compensation package, bonus, annual leave, medical coverage with family, dental etc.

Want to know more? Email me directly roxanne.yaneza@nicollcurtin.com or apply here now!