Senior Software Engineer, Equity Derivatives - PFT (Backend)

UBS • Full Time • Hong Kong, HK • 8h ago

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

332033BR

City

Hong Kong SAR

Key Responsibilities

Do you want to play a key role in transforming our firm into an agile organization? Are you passionate about electronic trading technology? Are you able to use your skills to build robust and scalable Java server systems?

At UBS, we re-imagine the way we work, the way we connect with each other – our colleagues, clients and partners – and the way we deliver value. Being agile will make us more responsive, more adaptable, and ultimately more innovative.

We’re looking for a Java developer to:

oversee projects, drive deliveries and fully hands-on designing and implementing high quality technical solutions
design, develop and support front-office trading applications, working closely with business users to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into innovative solutions
apply a broad range of software engineering practices to ensure the quality, security, reliability, and compliance of our solutions, focusing on both functional and non-functional needs
work closely with the global team to further develop and innovate the Quoting applications - building observability into our solutions, monitor production health, help to resolve incidents, and remediate the root cause of risks and issues
share knowledge and technical expertise, excellent team player with experience leading or mentoring more junior colleagues, contributing regularly to our engineering culture and internal communities
have a working familiarity with current state of AI development tooling, preferably including GitHub Copilot, in order to advance our AI-first development initiatives

The team

In our agile operating model, crews are aligned to larger products and services fulfilling client needs and encompass multiple autonomous pods. You’ll be working in the Principal Flow Trading stream based in Hong Kong as part of the Equity Derivatives Quoting team. You will be part of a global development team, working closely with the front office to build out and support automated electronic trading applications.

Your Skills And Experience

experienced hands-on engineer with over 15 years of expertise in Java (Core Java), low-latency algorithmic trading systems, Oracle, Linux, scripting, test-driven development, Agile methodologies, and object-oriented design principles
experience working in a front-office environment, comfortable engaging directly with the business, with strong familiarity in the relevant business domain and hands-on experience with real-time trading platforms, including Warrants, Listed Options, Futures, Market Making, and market connectivity are an advantage
sufficiently advanced Java expertise as well as the interest in learning new technologies and practices
experiences with prompt engineering, generative AI platforms, and the proven ability to integrate AI into existing business workflows highly desirable."
a collaborative team player experienced in mentoring junior colleagues, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, strong planning and organizational capabilities, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments
you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About Us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.

We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA

UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.

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