Backend Software Engineer C++ Windows - Finance

Client Server; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global market data provider is seeking a Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ skills for a remote role based in the UK. In this senior position, you will build and maintain software systems for Exchange Connectivity, ensuring real-time and low-latency data transmission. The role offers a competitive salary up to £70k, a fixed-term contract for 12 months, and a range of benefits including generous holiday, pension, and private medical care. This opportunity is perfect for a UK-based candidate not requiring visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical and Dental care

Gym subsidy

Cycle to work scheme

Continuous training and career development

Qualifications

• Strong C / C++ skills on Windows OS.
• Experience in full software development lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of networking protocols.

Responsibilities

• Join an Agile team building Exchange Connectivity software.
• Maintain data feeds and develop transport protocols.

Skills

C / C++ development skills

Software development lifecycle experience

Knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, multicast)

Understanding of multi-threading

Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

Data Structures

Design Patterns

Strong communication skills

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Windows C / C++, C#) Remote UK to £70k FTC

Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands‑on role at a global market data provider.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join an Agile team focussed on building and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems that require real‑time and low‑latency, maintaining data feeds and developing key underlying transport protocols for data transmission. The platform has been built with C++ and C# deploying to AWS and requires high scalability and low latency - they currently handle 40 billion messages per day.

Location / WFH :

You can work remotely (in the UK) if you're not within a commutable distance of London.

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.

About you :

• You have C / C++ development skills on Windows OS
• You have full software development lifecycle experience
• You have a good knowledge of networking protocols e.g. TCP / IP, multicast
• You have a strong grounding in Computer Science fundamentals e.g. multi-threading, OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
• You're collaborative with great communication skills
• You are UK based and do not require visa sponsorship

What's in it for you :

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with full benefits

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you'll receive a competitive package :

• Salary to £70k + bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance and Income protection
• Private Medical and Dental care
• Gym subsidy and wellness apps
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ability to buy stock options
• Family leave and sabbaticals
• Continuous training and career development including personalised budget
• Gain valuable finance / exchange connectivity experience

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Windows C / C++, C#) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.