Java Developer (Fixed Income)

Sanderson iKas

  • Singapore
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
  • Date posted: 27/08/2025
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Salary: $100000-$130000
  • Location: Singapore
We are seeking a skilled software engineer to join a global team focused on building and supporting cutting-edge Fixed Income Electronic Trading systems. This role is based in Singapore and plays a key part in delivering low-latency, high-performance solutions used by front-office trading desks across global markets.The team develops core components of the e-trading platform, supporting pricing, execution, algorithmic trading, and real-time risk for Fixed Income products.Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain core Java-based applications for Fixed Income electronic trading.
  • Build scalable and low-latency systems for:
  • Pricing and quoting engines
  • Dealer-to-dealer and dealer-to-client trade execution
  • Algorithmic and automated trading capabilities
  • Risk management and Straight Through Processing (STP)
  • Data pipelines, real-time analytics, and storage
  • Collaborate closely with traders, sales, and quantitative teams to deliver pre-trade and trading functionality.
  • Work with DevOps tools and modern deployment pipelines to ensure high availability and rapid delivery.
  • Operate effectively within a global, distributed team across time zones.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience developing front-office trading or pricing systems
  • Strong hands-on experience with Core Java (JDK 8/17+)
  • Deep understanding of Fixed Income markets and trading workflows
  • Proven ability to work directly with traders and quants on technology solutions
  • Experience building event-driven, high-performance applications
  • Familiarity with messaging and middleware technologies (e.g., Solace, Tibco RV/FTL, Aeron, Redis, Hazelcast)
  • Solid grasp of DevOps tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle, TeamCity, JIRA
  • Strong communication skills, both technical and business-facing
  • Comfortable working on multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment
  • Experience with low-latency system design and tuning (e.g., GC minimization, zero-GC techniques)
  • Exposure to KDB+/Q or other time-series databases
For a confidential discussion, please reach out to me atPersonal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.Only shortlisted candidates will be notified / contacted.EA Registration No: R21101138
"Sanderson-iKas" is the brand name for iKas International (Asia) Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore under Company UEN No.: 200914065E with EA license number 16S8086.
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