Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end production support for critical applications, ensuring the availability, performance, and stability of the systems. Investigate and troubleshoot production incidents and issues promptly, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Develop and implement enhancements to existing applications, adhering to coding standards, best practices, and industry guidelines. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment. Manage relationships with offshore vendors, including establishing effective communication channels, monitoring and reviewing performance, and ensuring adherence to service level agreements. Conduct regular vendor meetings, providing clear and concise instructions, setting expectations, and driving continuous improvement. Document application and system maintenance procedures, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to company standards. Participate in on-call rotations and provide support during weekends or off-business hours when required. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Strong experience in Java or .NET development, including hands-on coding and debugging. Solid experience in shell scripting (e.g. bash), Linux, Python, and DevOps. Solid understanding of software development methodologies, principles, and best practices. Proven experience in providing production support and troubleshooting critical systems. Experience in managing offshore vendors and driving performance improvements. Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and analytically. Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with financial industry regulations and compliance is a plus. If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please send your resume in Word format to Danny Kwan at [email protected] and put Software Engineer (Java / .Net) - Financial Trading Platform in the subject header. Data provided is for recruitment purposes only. _________________________________________________________ Headquartered in Hong Kong, Pinpoint Asia is the go-to Specialist Firm for Technology Recruitment We are a team of specialist tech recruiters (many of our recruiters come from an IT background) and we serve a wide range of clients, all the way from tech startups (especially FinTech) to some of the top Financial Institutions on Wall Street and several other large scale enterprises in other industries. Our significant market reputation and status as the leading search firm for many of our clients is a direct result of our strong industry relationships, intimate understanding of the marketplace and proven ability to deliver results. Our vision is to help companies hire smarter and help job seekers get closer to their career aspirations. To see all our open jobs please reach out to us at https://pinpointasia.com/job-search/ (EA License #72371) We are also seeking top-calibre candidates for the following exciting roles: 1) Angular Frontend Developer - Leading Investment Bank 2) Java Backend Developer - Leading Investment Bank 3) Data Science Platform Manager (AI / ML) - Leading Insurance Group