• Proficiency in object oriented analysis, design and programming

• Must possess desire to learn new technologies

• Analytical and problem solving skills for design , creation and testing of program

• Must have strong experience in the Equities market. Knowledge of the FX market is not necessary but is a plus

• Must be a hands on java developer, knowledge in the below areas is a must

  • Low latency programming
  • High Throughput systems
  • GC tuning
  • JAVA NIO
  • Multi Threading
  • Experience with messaging libraries. Having experience with Aeron or Chronicle is a big plus
  • Serialization frameworks like google protobuffers etc.
  • Spring framework
  • Hibernate

• Apart from Java, knowledge in the following languages is an added advantage

  • Python
  • C/C++
  • AngularJS or ReactJS
• Candidates must have experience with the following implementations
  • Exchange connectivity design/development, including markets like CME, HKEX, SGX etc. Familiarity with the NASDAQ OMX API
  • Market data native connectivity with various exchanges
  • FIX protocol
  • Complex event driven systems
  • State machines
  • Socket programming
  • High Availability
  • Resiliency
  • Data structures
  • Scalable design

Others:

• Start-up mindset
• Understand and practices the 12 Agile principles & 4 core values as stated by the Agile Manifesto
• Must be a team player, someone who is unconcerned with titles and hierarchy in our flat organisational structure.
• Someone who is really excited about problem solving and delivering innovative technology that carries real business value. 
• Interpersonal skills to interact with team members

• Must possess strong communications skills , both written and oral.

• Should possess good problem solving skills.

• Able to complete tasks in timely manner

• Willing to spend significant amount of time understanding the business in parallel with IT knowledge