C++ Developer - Options Market Making

Maven Securities Ltd; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in London is seeking a skilled software developer to enhance trading systems. You will develop low latency components and optimize algorithms, directly impacting trading success. Ideal candidates possess excellent C++ skills, a strong numerical background, and a keen interest in finance and trading. Competitive compensation and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Group pension plan

Annual discretionary bonus

Fully catered meals

25 days of annual leave

Informal dress code

Private healthcare

Cycle-to-work scheme

Monthly company events

Private gym

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ skills, including template programming.
• Experience in ultra low latency system design.
• Strong numerical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and diligent work approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in trading and finance.

Responsibilities

• Full software development lifecycle for market making.
• Develop low latency exchange connectivity components.
• Deliver well-engineered software into production rapidly.
• Utilize automated testing and peer code reviews.

Skills

C++ skills (11/14/17/20/23)

Ultra low latency system design

Numerical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interest in trading and finance

Tools

Python

C#

JavaScript

Job description

About Maven

Maven is a market-leading proprietary trading firm that allocates internal capital across discretionary, systematic, and market-making strategies. Our team includes traders, engineers, and technologists, all dedicated to enhancing our efficiency as a premier liquidity provider for globally listed derivatives. We utilize innovative execution and pricing technologies to improve how financial markets operate.

As a member of our trading floor, you will collaborate with traders, quant researchers, and developers to expand system connectivity to new markets, optimize order execution algorithms, enhance trading strategies, and develop automated pricing systems and infrastructure to support our options market making business. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the firm's success.

Responsibilities

• Full software development lifecycle for market making, working closely with traders and cross-functional teams such as FPGA, data analytics, and UI developers.
• Developing low latency exchange connectivity components for new markets.
• Rapidly delivering well-engineered software into production, with immediate impact on trading revenue.
• Utilizing automated testing and peer code reviews to ensure quality and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Excellent C++ skills (11/14/17/20/23), including template programming.
• Experience in ultra low latency system design, performance tuning, and analysis.
• Strong numerical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and an efficient, diligent work approach.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Interest in trading and finance.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of financial markets and securities, especially futures and options.
• Experience with Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with NoSQL and time-series databases.
• Understanding of multiple derivative exchange platforms.
• Knowledge of network protocols UDP and TCP.
• Experience with network acceleration techniques such as proprietary drivers and kernel bypass.
• Understanding of modern Intel architecture optimizations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Group pension plan.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Informal dress code.
• Private healthcare and life assurance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Monthly company events.
• Private gym.