Low Latency Trading Application Developer (Banking)

Executive Summary

Smart IMS Inc provides Digital technology & Cloud transformation services, Application & Infrastructure Management Services, Unified Communications and Insurance implementation services to customers across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific regions. As the trusted technology and business partner of leading MNCs, including Global Investment Banks, Smart IMS is also a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Oracle Platinum Partner and AWS MSP Partner.

We are seeking a highly skilled Low Latency Trading Application Developer to support our client, a leading global investment bank. The incumbent will join the Electronic Trading Technology team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building high-performance, low-latency trading applications and a deep understanding of electronic trading platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and extend electronic trading systems for improved performance, scalability, and functionality.
• Collaborate with global technology teams and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and support.
• Independently manage project deliveries and ensure timely execution.
• Provide production support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for critical trading applications.
• Engage with business owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Design and implement distributed, low-latency Equity trading applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in Python or Java development
• Proven experience in designing and developing distributed electronic trading systems, preferably in Equity.
• In-depth understanding of electronic trading, including: Market microstructure, Order flow and lifecycle, Matching rules, ECN interactions
• Strong expertise in multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Experience with messaging middleware (e.g., JMS, Kafka, or similar technologies).
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or XP, and continuous integration practices.
• Scripting experience in one or more languages (Shell, Python, Perl, Ruby).
• Experience working on front-office trading systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business domain knowledge in FX OR Equity
• Prior experience in the electronic trading domain within investment banks or financial institutions.
• Exposure to low-latency systems and high-frequency trading environments.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work independently and in globally distributed teams
• High attention to detail and quality