Low Latency Trading Application Developer (Equity, Banking Domain)

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, focusing on Equity trading systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building high-performance, low-latency trading applications and a deep understanding of Equity market microstructure and 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 Equity 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 Equity and/or Equity Derivatives.

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