C++20 Developer Tech Lead- Global Quant Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global quant firm is on the lookout for a skilled C++20 Developer Tech Lead to enhance their sports trading platform. This role offers the unique blend of a vibrant start-up atmosphere coupled with the stability of a seasoned player in the industry. You will be at the forefront of technology, driving improvements and maintaining critical systems that support trading operations across multiple regions. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for tackling challenging technical issues, this position is tailored for you. Join a team where your contributions are valued and career progression is supported, making a significant impact in the world of quantitative trading.

Benefits

Competitive base salary & bonus

Enormous opportunity to grow

Career progression support

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Qualifications

• Extensive skills in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) and Linux platform experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required.

Responsibilities

• Evolve and maintain the sports betting platform with a focus on execution and signal generation.
• Collaborate with technologists and analysts to solve complex technical problems.

Skills

C++

Linux

DevOps

Database Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

C++20 Developer Tech Lead- Global Quant Firm

Oxford Knight London, United Kingdom

Salary: up to £250k + bonus

Summary
Leading global quant firm looking for a talented engineer with experience in modern C++ to join the quantitative sports trading team. Despite serving as the hub for managing the substantial operations across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, the London office couples the lively, positive environment of a start-up with the stability of a longer-established player.

Collaborating extensively with technologists and quantitative analysts, you will be responsible for evolving, improving and maintaining all aspects of the sports betting platform, covering everything from execution and signal generation to model building and back testing.

Technology is prized by the traders as crucial to their continued success. The successful C++20 Developer will love solving difficult technical problems and be comfortable with owning multiple projects simultaneously.

If you're a driven, dynamic individual with an unvarying focus on staying ahead of the ever-changing markets, this role would be perfect for you!

Requirements

• Substantial skills in C++ (Data structures, STL, Boost, C++11/14/17/20)
• Solid experience working on a Linux platform
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
• Comfortable being involved in DevOps
• Knowledge of common database technologies

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

Desirable

• Knowledge of distributed systems, multithreading and/or operating systems
• Interest in (or experience of) sports betting

Benefits

• Competitive base salary & bonus
• Enormous opportunity to grow and have an impact
• Contributions are rewarded; career progression supported
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946