Associate Software Developer (C++)

FlexTrade; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in the City of London is seeking a graduate Associate Software Developer (C++) to join their core development team. You will work on the flagship product, FlexTRADER, enhancing trading systems used by major investment banks. Ideal candidates will have problem-solving skills and knowledge of C++ standards. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the financial services sector, ensuring a dynamic career path.

Qualifications

• Graduate C++ Developer role in a financial technology environment.
• Opportunity to work with flagship product FlexTRADER.
• Involvement in high-profile projects and cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software components for the trading system.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Create documentation for changes.
• Contribute to technical health by refactoring and improving test coverage.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

C++11/14/17

Familiarity with Boost

Google Test or other unit test frameworks

Git or other distributed VCS

Linux (RHEL)

Tools

Docker

Python

Job description

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Associate Software Developer (C++) - FlexTrade

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy‑and‑sell side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop the flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to all interactions and continuing to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

About You

We are actively seeking a graduate C++ Developer for a unique opportunity to join the core development team working with our flagship product FlexTRADER, a highly customisable multi‑asset class execution management system used by some of the largest investment banks and hedge funds in the world. The role represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in dealing with high‑profile contacts, cutting‑edge technology, and the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Software component design and development for our trading system.
• Working with client services to understand and translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Creating documentation for changes.
• Contributing towards general technical health (refactoring, improving test coverage).

Requirements

• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• A good understanding of C++11/14/17 and the standard library.
• Familiarity with Boost is beneficial.
• Experience with Google Test or other unit test frameworks.
• Experience with Git or other distributed VCS.
• Experience with Linux (RHEL).

Nice to have

• Good understanding of CI/CD processes and Docker.
• Experience with Python is beneficial.

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

FlexTrade UK Ltd. conducts a pre‑employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology and Finance

Industries

Financial Services and Software Development