C++ Developer (FX/Electronic Trading)

Ascendion; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company in Bromley is looking for an experienced C++ Developer to deliver critical low-latency pricing and trading solutions for Global Markets. This role requires expertise in server-side development and the ability to thrive in high-performance environments. Candidates should have significant experience with C++, design patterns, and low-latency messaging platforms, along with a desire to work in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-8 years of server-side development experience in C++, preferably on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Strong understanding of C++ Standard Template Library (STL), data structures, and multi-threading.
• Proven experience in using design patterns and a strong grasp of software design principles.
• Experience working with low-latency / high-throughput messaging platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side solutions in C++ for front-office trading systems.
• Ensure high performance and low-latency delivery of pricing and trading functionalities.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Skills

C++

Multi-threading

Software Design Principles

SQL/Q

Bash

Python

Job description

Overview

Job Title: C++ Developer (FX/Electronic Trading)

Work Location: Bromley, UK (Hybrid 3 days in a week)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled C++ Developer to join the team in Bromley, UK. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering critical low-latency front-office pricing and trading solutions that support Global Markets businesses. This role requires strong backend development expertise and the ability to work in high-performance, real-time environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side solutions in C++ for front-office trading systems.
• Ensure high performance and low-latency delivery of pricing and trading functionalities.
• Collaborate with other teams to implement robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Qualifications / Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 6-8 years of server-side development experience in C++, preferably on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Strong understanding of C++ Standard Template Library (STL), data structures, and multi-threading.
• Proven experience in using design patterns and a strong grasp of software design principles.
• Experience working with low-latency / high-throughput messaging platforms.
• Familiarity with FIX API for exchange and venue connectivity is desirable.
• Exposure to relational and time series databases and proficiency in SQL/Q is advantageous.
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, Perl) will be useful.
• Business knowledge in FX and/or Rates electronic trading is desirable.