C++ Developer Windows Networking
Posted 6 days ago by Client Server
£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Remote
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of C++ Developer / Backend Software Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems for a global market data provider. This position requires expertise in C/C++ on Windows OS and involves working within an Agile team to ensure real-time data transmission with low latency. The role is remote within the UK and is offered as a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of networking protocols and computer science fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Exchange Connectivity software systems.
- Ensure real-time and low latency data transmission.
- Work collaboratively within an Agile team.
- Handle data feeds and develop underlying transport protocols.
- 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.
- UK based without the need for visa sponsorship.
Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
C++ Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Windows C / C++) Remote UK to £70k FTC
Are you a skilled backend focussed C++ Developer? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global market data provider.
As a C++ Developer 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 can work remotely (in the UK) if you're not within a commutable distance of London. 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
- You are UK based and do not require visa sponsorship
What's in it for you:
- *Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with full benefits*
- As a C++ Developer / Backend Software Engineer 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 C++ Developer / Backend Software Engineer (Windows C / C++, C#) opportunity.