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C++ Developer
Oxford Knight
London
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GBP 60,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player in the financial sector seeks a talented developer to join their dynamic team. This role involves working closely with quant analysts and traders to design and enhance low-latency algorithmic trading strategies. You'll leverage your expertise in C/C++ and Linux development to build cutting-edge systems that support trading operations. The company fosters a collaborative and creative environment, offering excellent opportunities for professional growth and a healthy work-life balance. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this position could be your next big step.
Benefits
Qualifications
- 5+ years' experience in low-latency Linux development using C/C++.
- Strong knowledge of distributed network architecture and multithreaded systems.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with analysts and traders to enhance algorithmic trading strategies.
- Design and implement low-latency systems for trading operations.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Our client is a leading tech-driven quant and systematic hedge fund trading with offices across the globe. They leverage deep knowledge in data, research, technology and trading to deliver high-quality returns. This opportunity offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment with excellent prospects for career growth.
As a key member of the development team, you will be working closely with quant analysts/developers, traders and operations staff to build and enhance low-latency algorithmic trading strategies. You'll collaborate over the design and implementation of cutting-edge systems, covering all aspects of the trading strategies: from exchange price feeds and financial indicators, to back testing & tick data management, through to production environment support.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with excellent communication skills, good understanding of user requirements, with knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways highly desirable.
Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in low-latency Linux development using C/C++, STL, Boost
- Bachelors or Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science, Maths, Engineering or related field
- Solid experience in design and implementation of multithreaded and distributed systems
- Strong knowledge of distributed network architecture
Desirable Skills/Experience
- Familiarity with low-level optimization techniques on x86/64 platform and/or Linux/GCC toolchain and Linux Red Hat
- Front office desk-aligned experience
Benefits
- Great opportunity to be part of a collaborative, creative environment where you can feel valued for your input
- Competitive salary + generous benefits
- Professional and personal development
- Relaxed, casual culture, with a healthy work-life balance
Contact
If you feel you are a good match, please don't hesitate to get in touch:
Madeleine Mamak
madeleine.mamak@oxfordknight.co.uk
020 3745 6529
linkedin.com/in/madeleine -mamak-a06490221
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