Lead Software Developer – Quantitative Trading Systems

Join our client, a premier High Frequency Trading firm with global influence in their Sydney office, designed to be a world class, high-speed APAC hub for tech-driven trading. Our client owns mission-critical systems, moves fast, and continuously delivers. On the hunt for a technical lead, who can demonstrate hands on experience, leadership skills and collaboration across the business.

What You’ll Do:

Design and enhance market connectivity systems supporting global trading operations. You’ll take ownership of development projects, applying modern devops practices to deliver robust, high-performance solutions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Designing, building, and maintaining connectivity to global markets

• Monitoring and improving existing systems and infrastructure

• Enhancing system reliability, redundancy, and scalability

• Collaborating closely with Trading, Research, and Tech Ops teams

• Contributing to continuous refinement of trading systems

• Leading a small to ensure seamless execution

Why Join Us:

You’ll lead and be a part of a forward-thinking team where ideas flow freely between software developers, quantitative researchers, and technologists. Your work directly impacts trading success while fostering innovation and collaboration.

About You:

You’re an experienced lead developer skilled in Java (and a bonus in Python), with strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and event-driven architecture. You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, take initiative, and communicate clearly. Experience with Docker, AWS, or trading systems is a plus.

Make Your Mark: Bring your technical expertise, curiosity, and drive to a lead a team building the future of quantitative trading technology.

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