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Trading Systems Software Engineer

Qube Research & Technologies
Location
Hong Kong & Sydney
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Core-Technology
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least five years of experience developing and supporting production-grade software
  • Strong programming and software engineering skills in one or more languages such as Python, Java, Go, Node.js or C++
  • Experience designing maintainable, testable and scalable applications and services
  • A strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, algorithms and engineering fundamentals
  • Experience building RESTful APIs, distributed systems or event-driven architectures
  • A good working knowledge of Linux environments
Nice to have
  • Experience with Apache Airflow or a comparable workflow-orchestration platform
  • Experience with React, Vue, Angular or another modern front-end framework
  • Experience in deployment automation, developer platforms or operational tooling
  • Experience with market data, order management systems, execution management systems or electronic trading platforms
  • Experience in financial markets or another complex, time-sensitive production environment
What the job really is

As a Trading Systems Software Engineer at Qube Research & Technologies, you will design, develop, and maintain applications and platforms that support the global trading environment. Your role involves creating scalable and reusable software solutions, working closely with traders and researchers to understand their needs, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of trading workflows. You will also be responsible for deployment automation and building observable systems that enhance operational capabilities.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a strong understanding of complex trading workflows and may involve high-pressure situations typical of financial environments.
  • Candidates from non-financial backgrounds are welcome, indicating a focus on technical skills over industry experience.
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