C++ Software Engineer

C++ Software Engineer

Posted 1 day ago by Hunter Bond

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Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
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Asset Classes C++ (Programming Language) Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Computer Hardware Data Processing Data Structures Device Tracking Software Financial Market Front Office Java (Programming Language) Linux Low Latency Management Market Data Oracle Linux Python (Programming Language) Risk Management Software Engineering Systems Design Templates

Summary: The C++ Software Engineer role involves working with a leading Technology Firm to enhance their Market Data team through the development of low-latency C++ systems. The position requires strong communication skills as it involves collaboration with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and C-Suite executives. Candidates should have a solid background in Financial Markets Technology and real-time market data expertise. This is a long-term engagement with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architecture and Implementation of Low Latency C++ systems.
  • Work alongside hardware and software teams to build real-time market data processing.
  • Define, implement and enforce SLAs, policies and metrics to monitor the area.
  • Develop Systems, Interfaces and tools for historical market data simulations.
  • Build and maintain automated test and bench market framework, risk management, performance tracking.

Key Skills:

  • Strong C++ expertise (OOP, data structures, algorithms; modern C++ and templates a plus).
  • Solid financial markets experience across multiple asset classes.
  • Deep knowledge of low-latency, real-time system design and trading protocols.
  • Extensive experience building and managing large-scale market data systems.
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, networking, and CPU architecture optimization.
  • Proficient in additional languages (e.g., Java, Python), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and containers (Docker/Podman).
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

C++ Software Engineer - Outside IR35 Contract

London, UK

Long-Term Engagement on a Rolling Contract

Hybrid Working

We have partnered with a leading Technology Firm who are looking to add a Software Engineer with skills on C++ to their Market Data team!

The succesful candidate will have experience in Financial Markets Technology and realtime market data expertise. It's a Front Office position so you must be comfortable speaking with Portfolio Managers, Traders, C-Suite etc...

Responsibilities will include :

  • Architecture and Implementation of Low Latency C++ systems (robust, resilient, accurate, stable and fast) - by doing this you will position the client as a leader in Quant Trading.
  • Work alongside hardware and software teams to build realtime market data processing.
  • Define, implement and enforce SLAs, policies and metrics to monitor the area.
  • Develop Systems, Interfaces and tools to historical market data simulations to increase research productivity.
  • Build and maintain automated test and bench market framework, risk management, performance tracking etc...

Required Skills :

  • Strong C++ expertise (OOP, data structures, algorithms; modern C++ and templates a plus)
  • Solid financial markets experience across multiple asset classes
  • Deep knowledge of low-latency, real-time system design and trading protocols (DMA, market data focus)
  • Extensive experience building and managing large-scale market data systems (Bloomberg, Reuters, FactSet; on-prem & cloud)
  • Strong understanding of Linux internals, networking, and CPU architecture optimization
  • Proficient in additional languages (e.g., Java, Python), cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), and containers (Docker/Podman); excellent communication and leadership skills
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