At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to develop high-performance trading systems using C#.
- Company: Leading financial services firm focused on innovation and technical excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the fast-paced world of trading and finance.
- Qualifications: Strong C# development skills and experience with backend systems.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
The C# Options Trading Developer joins our client’s Futures & Options team to contribute to the analysis, design, and development of core trading systems. This role delivers scalable, high-performance solutions that support trading activities both regionally and globally. It offers the opportunity to engage with cross-functional teams and develop technologies that have a firm-wide impact.
About the Company
Our client operates within the financial services sector, specialising in trading and risk management solutions. The company values technical excellence and innovation in delivering trading platforms and services.
Role Overview
The C# Options Trading Developer will collaborate with technologists, traders, and quantitative researchers to develop and support business-critical trading systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining backend systems focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability. Success in this position will be measured by the seamless integration and robust operation of trading platforms in a fast-paced environment.
Key Skills & Experience
- Lead the development of trading systems using C# with a focus on back-end performance and multi-threading
- Manage full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment
- Build and optimise scalable, high-performance trading infrastructure in a cloud environment
- Collaborate with traders and quantitative researchers to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Document technical specifications and ensure code quality through profiling and design best practices
Nice to Have
- Experience with Microservices, Azure Service Fabric, Microsoft Orleans, Envoy Proxy, gRPC, Protobuf, React JS, Docker, Kubernetes, Octopus Deploy, and ELK Stack
- Knowledge of trading, derivatives, risk, pricing, and Greeks
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse, design, and develop business-critical trading systems using C#
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance infrastructure
- Optimise backend systems through profiling, design improvements, and multi-threading techniques
- Maintain and support existing systems and implement new features as required
- Engage in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure system robustness
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a technical or related discipline
- Proven track record in C# development with extensive knowledge of design, profiling, OO, multi-threading, and performance optimisation
- Experience in Microservices and Cloud Technologies (preferably Azure Service Fabric, Microsoft Orleans, Envoy Proxy, gRPC, Protobuf, Docker, Kubernetes, Octopus Deploy, ELK Stack)
- Strong background in developing business-critical systems from requirements to production
- On-site presence required in Hong Kong
Employment type: Asia Permanent
Duration: 2 weeks
Start date: 16/09/2026
C# Options Trading Developer in Sydney employer: Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong
Our client is an exceptional employer in the financial services sector, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and technical excellence. Located in Hong Kong, employees benefit from engaging with cross-functional teams and have ample opportunities for professional growth while contributing to impactful trading systems. The company prioritises a collaborative environment where your contributions directly influence the success of trading operations on a global scale.
Contact Details:
Gravitas Recruitment Group Hong Kong Recruitment Team
