Senior C++ Developer - Low Latency, Trading

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

Alex Reeder
Harbey Nash Finance & Banking