Senior Software Engineer
Job Description
C++ Developer – Low Latency Trading Systems
Location: Hybrid (London)
Duration : 6+ Months
Inside IR35 Contract
We're working with a leading financial services organisation looking to expand their development team working on exchange connectivity and low-latency trading systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, global team environment delivering high-performance trading infrastructure used across multiple markets.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Designing and building market data systems, order management, messaging layers, and other trading services using advanced C++ on Linux.
- Partnering with quants, traders, and business stakeholders to build and test trading tools and technologies.
- Participating in DevOps practices, including CI pipelines, code quality tools, and deployment.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience developing low-latency, high-performance systems in a Linux environment.
- Strong C++ expertise, using the right tools and constructs to write clean, maintainable code.
- Knowledge of BSD Sockets, QuickFIX, BOOST, and STL.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Scripting and database query skills.
Nice to Have:
- Proficiency in Python.
- Understanding of exchange connectivity protocols (e.g. FIX).
- Familiarity with market microstructure, Smart Order Routing, and OMS.
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