C++ Backend Developer

Barclays; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is looking for a Macro Trade Capture Developer in Glasgow. This role focuses on developing and enhancing critical trade capture systems for the Foreign Exchange business, ensuring efficient processing in a high-volume trading environment.

The ideal candidate should have strong C++ development experience and familiarity with multithreaded server applications. Additional skills in Oracle database and messaging technologies are advantageous. Join us to contribute to innovative trade management solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience in building multithreaded server applications.
• Experience with source code management systems like GitLab.
• Familiarity with messaging technologies such as MQ or Solace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance C++ server-side applications for trade capture.
• Implement functional specifications from Business Analysts.
• Maintain high-performance distributed trading systems.

Skills

C++ development experience

Multithreaded server applications

GitLab

Oracle database development

Middleware technologies

Job description

Join us as a Macro Trade Capture Developer at Barclays, where you will play a key role in the development and enhancement of critical trade capture and processing systems supporting the Foreign Exchange business. You will contribute to the platforms responsible for trade booking, lifecycle management, and reporting, ensuring reliable and efficient processing across a high-volume trading environment.

The role will include:

• Developing and enhancing C++ server-side applications supporting trade capture and processing workflows.
• Implementing functional specifications produced by Business Analysts.
• Maintaining high-performance distributed systems that support complex enterprise-scale trading operations.

To be successful as a Macro Trade Capture Developer, you should have:

• Strong C++ development experience, including building and supporting multithreaded server applications on Windows and/or Linux platforms.
• Experience using source code management systems and multi‑branched development practices, with GitLab being highly desirable.
• Experience developing multi-tier, service-oriented enterprise applications using messaging technologies such as MQ or Solace for request/response and broadcast communication patterns.

Some other highly valued skills may include (3 desirable skills):

• Oracle database development experience, including PL/SQL, stored procedures, triggers, and tools such as Toad.
• Experience working with middleware and messaging technologies such as Tibco, Talarian, Solace, or MQ.
• Exposure to additional programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python.

You may be assessed on key critical skills relevant to success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology skills, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in Glasgow.