Backend Software Engineer C++ Windows - Finance
Posted 4 days ago by Client Server
£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
United Kingdom
Summary: The Backend Software Engineer role focuses on developing and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems using C++ and C# within an Agile team. The position is based in London and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits, including a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role emphasizes real-time data processing and requires strong technical skills in software development and networking protocols. Candidates will work in a hybrid model, spending three days in the office and two days working from home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Exchange Connectivity software systems.
- Ensure real-time and low latency data processing.
- Maintain data feeds and develop transport protocols for data transmission.
- Collaborate within an Agile team environment.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in C / C++ development on Windows OS.
- Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, multicast).
- Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (multi-threading, OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns).
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience in a senior, hands-on software engineering role.
Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Windows C / C++, C#) London to £70k FTC
Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global market data provider whilst enjoying a range of perks and benefits.
As a Backend Software Engineer you will join an Agile team focussed on building and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems that require real-time and low latency, maintaining data feeds and developing key underlying transport protocols for data transmission. The platform has been built with C++ and C# deploying to AWS and requires high scalability and low latency - they currently handle 40 billion messages per day.
Location / WFH: You'll join colleagues in the City office three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days. Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
About you:
- You have C / C++ development skills on Windows OS
- You have full software development lifecycle experience
- You have a good knowledge of networking protocols e.g. TCP/IP, multicast
- You have a strong grounding in Computer Science fundamentals e.g. multi-threading, OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
- You're collaborative with great communication skills
What's in it for you:
- *Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with full benefits*
- As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you'll receive a competitive package:
- Salary to £70k + bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Pension
- Life Assurance and Income protection
- Private Medical and Dental care
- Gym subsidy and wellness apps
- Cycle to work scheme
- Ability to buy stock options
- Family leave and sabbaticals
- Continuous training and career development including personalised budget
- Gain valuable finance / exchange connectivity experience
Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Windows C / C++, C#) opportunity.
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