C++ Software Engineer Windows - Finance
Posted 1 day ago by Client Server
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Remote
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The C++ Software Engineer role involves developing and maintaining real-time, low-latency systems for a global market data provider. The position requires expertise in C/C++ on Windows and focuses on enhancing networking components and high-performance data pipelines. The role is based in the UK and offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain real-time, low-latency systems in C/C++ on Windows
- Work across the full SDLC within an Agile team
- Enhance networking components (TCP/IP, multicast) and high-performance data pipelines
- Collaborate with engineers globally on mission-critical market connectivity tooling
Key Skills:
- Strong C/C++ development on Windows (C# a bonus)
- Solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (multithreading, OOP, data structures, design patterns)
- Good knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast)
- Great communication and collaboration skills
- UK based and able to work without sponsorship
Salary (Rate): £70,000 yearly
City: Cambridge
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
C++ Software Engineer / Developer UK Remote Up to £70k + Bonus 12 Month FTC Join a global market data provider and work on real-time, low-latency exchange connectivity systems that process over 40 billion messages per day. As a C++ Software Engineer, you'll build and maintain high-performance data feeds, core transport protocols and scalable services deployed to AWS.
Your Role:
- Develop and maintain real-time, low-latency systems in C/C++ on Windows
- Work across the full SDLC within an Agile team
- Enhance networking components (TCP/IP, multicast) and high-performance data pipelines
- Collaborate with engineers globally on mission-critical market connectivity tooling
About You
- You have strong C/C++ development on Windows (C# a bonus)
- You have a solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (multithreading, OOP, data structures, design patterns)
- You have a good knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast)
- You have great communication and collaboration skills
- You are UK based and able to work without sponsorship
What's on Offer:
- Please note this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.
- Salary up to £70k + bonus
- 25 days holiday, pension, life assurance
- Private medical dental
- Gym subsidy, wellness apps, cycle-to-work
- Stock purchase options
- Family leave, sabbaticals
- Continuous training personal development budget
- Valuable experience within finance exchange connectivity
Apply now to find out more about this C++ Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.