Global Banking & Markets, Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET) Platform Engineer (Controls), Analyst/ Associate, Hong Kong

Location: Hong Kong

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas. Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action. Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading (GSET), is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions. Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here. 

Who We Look For

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers, building solutions in risk management, big data, mobile and more. We look for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Technology is at the heart of our multi-billion dollar business. Our engineers develop low latency, scalable, and resilient solutions which drive global equities sales and trading at Goldman Sachs.

Equities Engineers focus on designing, developing and maintaining the global infrastructure which underpins Equities sales and trading at Goldman Sachs. These engineers work across a variety of problem domains and software stacks to create leverage in our various Equities cash and derivatives business lines. These problem spaces include:

• High-throughput, low latency order management and electronic trading platform
• Client Connectivity of all clients to the various GS platform via FIX
• Exchange Connectivity of all the various Asia Exchanges using native exchange protocol for trading connectivity and market data connectivity
• Adaptable algorithmic trading platforms
• Smart Order Routing and Internalization Trading Platform
• Adaptive, robust trading controls
• Workflow management platforms
• Pricing, risk and booking systems

Skills And Experience We Are Looking For

• Solid industry experience programming in Java, Python, and Shell scripting in a Linux/UNIX environment, with proven ability to write high-quality, production-ready code.
• Ability to independently gather requirements, design technical specifications, and architect robust solutions, including proficiency with UML.
• Strong analytical skills to identify root causes and evaluate strategic solutions for complex technical challenges.
• Familiarity with common design patterns, Test-Driven Development (TDD), and Agile methodologies. 
• Demonstrated passion for improving code quality, maintainability, and system reliability.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and driven individual with a high degree of attention to detail, particularly in software controls.
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Deep understanding of control design principles (e.g., preventative, detective, corrective controls, segregation of duties) and their application in complex financial systems.
• Proven ability to translate business and operational risks into effective technical control requirements and design robust mitigation strategies.
• Strong ability to assess the system-wide impact of control implementations, ensuring architectural consistency, integrity, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Experience in a hands-on front-office development role
• Basic web development experience, including the ability to build simple React applications.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is a plus