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

Apply