about the role

Our client, a multinational Financial Services company, is currently hiring a Senior C++ Developer for their office in London.

As a Senior C++ Developer, you will contribute to the development of a cutting-edge trading system, currently being rolled out in the EU, including testing to ensure it runs effectively.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Code, test, debug, implement and support smart order router tactics for the equities market
• Provide development/L3 production support along with other team members
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide technical solutions
• Proactively identify operational risks/ control deficiencies in the business
• Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities
• Escalate operational risk loss events, control deficiencies and risks that you identify to your line manager and the relevant risk and control functions on a timely basis.

Ideal Experience:

• Post-secondary education ideally specializing in Computer Science
• Expert-level experience in C++ (a minimum of 8 years)
• Experience in the Equities Electronic Trading space (EU is essential)
• FIX protocol experience
• Unix/Windows system experience is preferred
• Working knowledge of design patterns, data structures, algorithms and OO concepts
• SQL, Linux and solid experience in working with low-latency systems

Nice to have:

• Java development on an advanced level

Working requirements:

• Hybrid working environment
• A 5-day working week and you will be required to work on-site for 3 days per week

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