C++ Developer

Understanding Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a C++ Developer in London for a hybrid role within the financial services sector. As part of a critical team, you will manage market data feeds while ensuring system efficiency and reliability. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of up to £80k with a bonus, requiring 2-4 years of experience in C++ development and a relevant degree. Candidates must be based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years commercial experience.
• Strong knowledge of C++ development in server-side environment.
• Deep comprehension of computer science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of critical market data feeds.
• Ingest, process, and deliver large volumes of data.
• Ensure systems remain fast, efficient, and highly reliable.

Skills

C++ development

Communication

STL

Boost

Education

BSc in Comp Sci / Maths / Engineering

Job description

C++ Developer – Financial Services

💰 Up to £80k + 10% bonus

📍 London - hybrid 4 days per week

🕑 12-month Fixed Term Contract with opportunity to extend

Overview

We’re thrilled to continue our collaboration with a long-term partner in the financial industry, whose platform handles over 40 billion messages every day from global exchange connections.

Responsibilities

In this role as a C++ Developer, you’ll be part of the Real‑Time Data team, taking ownership of critical market data feeds. You’ll work on ingesting, processing, and delivering large volumes of data to a wide client base, ensuring the systems remain fast, efficient, and highly reliable.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years commercial experience
• BSc in Comp Sci / Maths / Engineering
• Strong knowledge of C++ development in server‑side environment
• Good understanding of STL and Boost
• Deep comprehension of computer science fundamentals
• Expertise in the full Software Development Lifecyle
• A very confident communicator

Experience Gained

• Learn from the most knowledgeable engineers in the industry
• Working in a hard‑working, friendly and trusting environment
• Working alongside some extremely smart and passionate engineers
• Ability to take on considerable responsibility, demonstrating your abilities

If you are a driven C++ Developer looking to step into the world of finance, apply now for immediate consideration in this exciting C++ Developer opportunity!

Please note: Due to compliancy reasons, we will only be able to consider applications based in and eligible to work in the UK.