C++ Algo Quant Developer

Vertus Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners is seeking a C++ Low Latency Developer to join a front office electronic trading team in London. You will design and build high-performance trading systems used by equities market making and execution platforms, with direct collaboration with traders and quants.

The role blends deep technical work with business exposure, focusing on latency-sensitive components, modern C++, and scalable infrastructure on a hybrid trading floor.

Qualifications

• Experience building low-latency applications in C++20/modern environments.
• Background in front office trading or market making platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading systems for equities market making.
• Deliver enhancements to latency-sensitive components across the stack.
• Migrate and optimise trading applications into modern C++ environments.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to convert requirements into production solutions.
• Partner with tech, risk and control functions to ensure robust delivery.
• Own strategic initiatives impacting trading performance and scalability.

Skills

Low latency C++

Front office trading

Electronic trading

Production systems

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

C++ Low Latency Developer | Electronic Trading & Market Making | Global Investment Bank

C++ Low Latency Developer (Electronic Trading)

A leading global investment banking business is looking to hire a C++ developer to join a front office electronic trading team focused on Equities market making and execution technology.

This is a business-facing engineering role sitting directly alongside traders, quantitative researchers and other key stakeholders. The team is investing heavily in the performance and scalability of its electronic trading platform and is looking for an engineer who can help drive that evolution while taking ownership of commercially important projects.

The position offers a rare blend of technical depth and business exposure. You'll contribute to latency-sensitive trading infrastructure while also influencing how trading technology is designed, prioritised and delivered.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Design and develop high-performance trading systems used by an Equities market making business
• Deliver enhancements to latency-sensitive components across the electronic trading stack
• Help drive the migration and optimisation of existing trading applications into modern C++ environments
• Work closely with traders and quantitative researchers to translate business requirements into production solutions
• Partner with technology, risk and control functions to ensure robust delivery of new functionality
• Take ownership of strategic initiatives that directly impact trading performance and scalability

What You Bring:

• Strong commercial experience building low latency applications in modern C++
• Experience working on front office trading systems within a financial markets environment
• Understanding of electronic trading, market making or algorithmic execution platforms
• Ability to engage confidently with trading and business stakeholders
• Experience delivering performance-sensitive software in production environments
• Background in any liquid asset class welcomed, including equities, futures, FX, digital assets or fixed income

The Package:

Hybrid working model with significant interaction with traders and researchers on the trading floor. The role offers exposure to a highly regarded engineering and trading environment, substantial greenfield development work, modern C++ tooling, and the opportunity to take ownership of systems that are central to the growth of the business.