Quantitative Trading Developer for Gold (XAU/USD) HFT Strategy

We are looking for an experienced Quantitative Developer and High-Frequency Trading (HFT) Engineer to build a professional ultra-low latency trading system focused on Gold (XAU/USD). This is NOT a typical Expert Advisor or retail trading bot. We are seeking someone with real experience in algorithmic trading, market microstructure, execution optimization, and low-latency systems. The ideal candidate has previously built HFT or institutional-grade trading infrastructure. --- Project Scope The developer will design and implement an automated trading system capable of: * Trading Gold (XAU/USD) * Ultra-fast order execution * Tick-by-tick data processing * Market microstructure analysis * Real-time decision making * Intelligent order management * Risk management * Position management * Performance monitoring * Logging and analytics --- Required Skills Programming Languages * C++ * Python * Rust (Preferred) * Java (Optional) Trading APIs Experience with one or more of: FIX Protocol * MT5 Gateway * MT5 API * Interactive Brokers API * CQG API * Rithmic API * dxFeed * OneZero * PrimeXM * cTrader Open API --- Required Knowledge Applicants must understand: * High Frequency Trading * Low Latency Architecture * Tick Data Processing * Order Book Analysis * Market Microstructure * Execution Algorithms * Liquidity Detection * Slippage Reduction * Spread Analysis * Smart Order Routing * Quote Dynamics * Tick Replay * Market Regime Detection --- Strategy Features The system should support: * Tick Scalping * Momentum Detection * Liquidity Sweep Detection * Breakout Detection * Mean Reversion * Volatility Filtering * Dynamic Position Sizing * Time-of-Day Filtering * Spread Filtering * News Filter (Optional) --- Risk Management Must include: * Daily Loss Limit * Maximum Drawdown Protection * Maximum Open Positions * Dynamic Stop Loss * Dynamic Take Profit * Emergency Shutdown * Exposure Limits * Session Risk Controls --- Performance Requirements The solution should be optimized for: * Low CPU usage * Low memory usage * Fast execution * Multi-threading * Asynchronous processing * High stability * Fault tolerance --- Deliverables * Complete source code * Documentation * Installation guide * Configuration files * Deployment assistance * Testing report * Strategy explanation * Performance optimization --- Preferred Experience Please apply only if you have experience with: * High Frequency Trading * Quantitative Trading * Institutional Trading Systems * Low Latency Programming * FIX Engine Development * Exchange Connectivity * Tick Data Systems * Futures or Metals Trading --- When Applying Please include: 1. Similar HFT projects you have completed. 2. Programming languages you will use. 3. Broker/API experience. 4. Latency achieved in previous projects. 5. Estimated timeline. 6. Estimated budget. 7. GitHub or portfolio (if available). 8. Explain your approach for reducing latency. --- ## Budget Open to fixed-price or hourly proposals depending on experience. Experienced developers only. Please do not apply if your experience is limited to standard MT4/MT5 Expert Advisors without HFT or low-latency trading infrastructure. --- Project Duration Expected duration: 2–4 months, depending on scope and experience. Long-term collaboration is possible for maintenance, optimization, and future strategy development.