Junior Algo Developer - Leading Chinese Quant Fund
Our client, a top‑tier investment firm, is seeking a highly capable Algo Developer to join its quantitative trading technology team in Hong Kong. This role is ideal for talented developers with 1-3 years of experience in leading investment banks-particularly those who have contributed to algorithm development, optimisation, or front‑office quant engineering.
Working alongside elite strategy researchers and core developers, you will help build the next generation of trading architecture, design strategy frameworks, and implement high‑performance trading algorithms. This is a high‑ownership, high‑impact role suited for developers with strong analytical thinking, creativity, and exceptional attention to detail.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimise trading strategies and strategy frameworks.
- Collaborate closely with quant researchers and core devs to deliver robust, scalable solutions.
- Maintain, debug, and enhance existing algorithmic trading components.
- Anticipate future system needs and contribute to scalable architecture design.
- Ensure edge‑case handling and maintain high standards of code quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related discipline from a reputable university.
- Strong Python skills; experience with C/C++ preferred.
- Solid foundation in algorithms and basic statistics.
- Experience in strategy research or implementation; ACM/ICPC background is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, disciplined mindset, and commitment to excellence.
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