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Python Engineer – Low Latency Trading Systems

Io Tech Solutions Limited

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong1 month ago
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Job Type

full time

Description

We are looking for a Technical Engineer with strong experience in low-latency electronic trading systems to join a fast-paced, high-performance APAC Quant Solutions team.

About the Role

You will be responsible for supporting and enhancing ultra-low latency trading infrastructure across multiple APAC markets. This includes working closely with internal engineering teams, exchanges, vendors, and clients to deliver high-quality trading solutions.

You'll also play a key role in system design, production support, and ongoing platform improvements in a highly agile environment.

Key Responsibilities


  • Translate business and technical requirements into system changes for low-latency trading platforms

  • Coordinate technical changes with internal teams, vendors, exchanges, carriers, and clients

  • Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams on low-latency architecture design

  • Provide 3rd line production support for trading systems

  • Support deployment and enhancement of co-located trading solutions across APAC markets

  • Work with global teams to define and implement best practices and standards

  • Build strong relationships with technical and business stakeholders across regions

Requirements


  • Strong experience in Python and Linux/Unix environments (including shell scripting)

  • Solid understanding of FIX protocol in electronic trading

  • Experience in low-latency trading systems and infrastructure

  • Familiarity with trading technologies (e.g., market data systems, exchange protocols such as OUCH, Arrowhead, HKEX protocols)

  • Strong knowledge of equities trading platforms and full trading lifecycle

  • Experience working with stock exchanges and market data/trading infrastructure

  • Exposure to front, middle, and back-office systems

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with global stakeholders

  • Around 5+ years of experience in electronic trading or financial technology

Nice to Have


  • Experience with co-location environments

  • FPGA or ultra-low latency optimization exposure

  • Regional APAC exchange connectivity experience

What We Offer


  • Exposure to cutting-edge low-latency trading technology

  • Global, fast-moving engineering environment

  • Opportunity to work across major APAC markets (HK, Japan, Australia, Taiwan, China)

  • High-impact role with strong technical ownership

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Skills

system designagilepythonlinuxfpga