C++ Market Connectivity

The C++ Market Connectivity role is focused on developing low-latency, scalable systems that connect to multiple financial markets and exchange platforms. The position exists within a major financial institution and offers the opportunity to influence core trading infrastructure.

The company operates in the financial services sector, supporting a broad client base with advanced trading and market access solutions. It values technical innovation, high-quality code, and best practices in software engineering.

Role Overview
The Lead Software Engineer will guide engineering teams in designing and implementing resilient, high-performance C++ applications for electronic market connectivity. This individual will oversee the development of secure, low-latency systems that interface directly with exchanges, ensuring optimal latency and throughput. Success in this role involves hands-on coding, technical mentorship, and shaping architectural choices aligned with firm-wide standards and strategic goals.

Key Skills & Experience

• Lead the development of low-latency C++ applications for market connectivity.
• Build and review secure, high-quality production code while debugging to uphold standards.
• Manage performance diagnostics and tooling on Unix/Linux systems.
• Influence design and operational strategies to improve latency and stability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electronic trading architecture and performance engineering.
• Advocate for best practices, SDLC frameworks, and reuse of coding patterns.
• Guide the adoption of leading-edge technologies to support business growth.

Requirements

• Right to work in the specified location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in low-latency system design and development with C++ and C.
• Advanced expertise in C++, supported by formal training or certification.
• Proven experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in a production environment.
• Proficiency with C++ on Unix/Linux, including performance diagnostics.
• Scripting skills for automating development, testing, and operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of hardware-software interaction for low-latency systems.
• Knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architectures disciplines.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.