Senior C++ Developer - Low Latency, Trading

Senior C++ Developer - Low Latency, Trading

Posted 5 days ago by 1749575236

£650 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London

Summary: Senior C++ Developer with expertise in low latency trading systems is sought by a leading investment bank in London. The role involves designing and implementing trading services and collaborating with various stakeholders. The position requires a strong background in C++ programming and experience in building high-performance systems. The role is classified as inside IR35 and requires on-site presence three days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces using C++
  • Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
  • Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience, 5+)
  • 5+ years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
  • Expert level C++ programmer with ability to use the right construct for the problem
  • Develop maintainable software
  • Basic script and database query coding is required

Salary (Rate): £650 per day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior C++ Developer - Low Latency, Trading sought by leading investment bank based in the city of London.

**Inside IR35 - 3 days a week on site**

  • Design and implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces using C++
  • Work with quants, traders, and other stake holders to design, implement and test technology used in trading
  • Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)

Essential skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience, 5+)
  • 5+ years of experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform
  • Expert level C++ programmer. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and not introduce unnecessary complexity for the sake of using a new C++ construct.
  • Develop maintainable software.
  • Basic script and database query coding is required

Technical skills:

C++, Linux, BSD Sockets, QuickFIX library, BOOST, STL (Advanced/Expert level proficiency)

Nice to have:

  • Proficiency in Python
  • Proficiency with Linux platform
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions
  • Knowledge of FIX and other exchange connectivity protocols
  • Knowledge of market microstructure, Smart Order Routing, and Order Management systems


Please apply within for further details or call on 07393149627

Alex Reeder
Harbey Nash Finance & Banking