Software Engineer | Python, C++ & Front-Office Trading | Hong Kong or Sydney

Software Engineer | Python, C++ & Front-Office Trading | Hong Kong or Sydney

I’m working with a leading global proprietary trading firm that’s hiring multiple Software Engineers across Hong Kong and Sydney. You’ll build business-critical trading applications, risk tools, and automation used by APAC desks across multiple markets and asset classes.

Working directly with traders and quantitative researchers, you’ll solve fast-moving challenges across positions, PnL, risk, market data, and the wider trade lifecycle.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build production-grade trading and risk applications using Python and C++.
• Develop tools for position management, intraday risk, reporting, and research.
• Automate trading workflows, reconciliation, and operational controls.
• Deliver data solutions spanning multiple markets, exchanges, and asset classes.
• Adapt global platforms for APAC trading requirements.
• Partner directly with traders and researchers to turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Own systems from design and development through deployment and production support.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Python development skills with meaningful C++ experience.
• Approximately 1–7 years of software engineering experience.
• Front-office technology experience within a trading firm, hedge fund, investment bank, or market maker.
• Strong foundations in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Experience with financial data, real-time systems, or analytical platforms.
• The confidence to work directly with traders and understand commercial priorities.
• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and an ownership-driven mindset.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of positions, PnL, risk, orders, or market data.
• Experience with kdb+/q or similar analytical databases.
• Exposure to event-driven systems, workflow orchestration, or CI/CD.
• Experience building dashboards or trader-facing tools.

Why Join?

• Build technology at the heart of live trading.
• Work across APAC desks, markets, and asset classes.
• Gain immediate feedback and visibility from the trading floor.
• Take ownership of high-impact systems from day one.
• Grow quickly into broader cross-desk and strategic responsibilities.
• Receive highly competitive compensation, overseas relocation support, and visa sponsorship.
• Choose between Hong Kong and Sydney.

If you’re ready to accelerate your career and build technology at the heart of a world-class trading environment, please apply with your latest resume and get in touch for a confidential conversation.

BAH Partners specialises in placing world-class technology and quantitative talent across Asia-Pacific’s leading financial institutions and technology-driven organisations.