C++ Developer - FX eTrading

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

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking an experienced C++ Developer to deliver critical low-latency front-office pricing and trading solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years in server-side development, especially on Linux/UNIX platforms, and must be well-versed in multi-threading, software design principles, and messaging platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in C++ server-side development.
• Strong understanding of C++ STL and data structures.
• Experience in low-latency/high-throughput messaging platforms.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++ Server-side Development

Linux/UNIX Experience

Multi-threading

Software Design Principles

Low-latency Messaging

SQL/Q Proficiency

Scripting (Bash, Python, Perl)

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled C++ Developer to join our team. 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.

Key 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.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 6+ 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.