C++ Developer, Real-Time Trading Platform

Teza Technologies; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a skilled C++ Developer for their real-time trading platform. The role involves designing and developing low-latency applications mainly in a Linux environment and requires at least 5 years of experience in modern C++. Ideal candidates should thrive in a team-oriented, technology-driven environment. The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in-office.

Benefits

Health insurance

Office Lunches

Professional guidance from industry leaders

Challenging tasks to help you grow professionally

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a C++ developer.
• Experience in designing and developing low-latency, high-performance applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-quality, low-latency code base that can support multiple asset classes.
• Design and implement components of a next-generation trading platform in modern C++.
• Collaborate with team members to design, implement, and support new applications.
• Work with portfolio managers to develop new functionality for trading strategies.
• Maintain and support the existing platform, including troubleshooting production issues.

Skills

Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)

Proficiency in Linux environment and shell scripting

Deep understanding of operating system principles

Good knowledge of networking concepts

Hands-on experience with Git, CMake, and CI/CD pipelines

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

Docker

Job description

C++ Developer, Real-Time Trading Platform

Yerevan, AM or London, UK

At Teza, our real-time trading platform team operates across multiple financial markets, processing terabytes of new data daily—and we’re scaling up even further. We are in the early stages of a major refactoring and redesign of our trading platform, and we are looking for a self‑driven and pragmatic C++ developer with at least 5 years of experience to join us on this journey.

As a C++ Software Developer, you will play a critical role in designing and developing low‑latency, high‑performance trading applications in a Linux environment. You will work closely with portfolio managers and engineers to implement new functionality and ensure our trading systems remain efficient, reliable, and scalable.

Location

London, UK or Yerevan, AM (Hybrid mode with 3 days in‑office requirement)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a high-quality, low-latency code base that can support multiple asset classes
• Design and implement components of a next-generation trading platform in modern C++ (Linux)
• Collaborate with team members to design, implement, and support new applications
• Work with portfolio managers to develop new functionality for trading strategies
• Maintain and support the existing platform, including troubleshooting production issues

Basic Requirements

• Strong expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)
• Proficiency in Linux environment and shell scripting
• Deep understanding of operating system principles
• Good knowledge of networking concepts
• Hands‑on experience with Git, CMake, and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team‑oriented environment

Nice To Have Requirements

• Experience with Java and Python
• Experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Knowledge of AWS and cloud‑based architectures
• Familiarity with Docker

What You’ll Get

• Working with world‑class Quantitative Researchers, and developers to bring strategies to market
• Professional guidance from industry leaders
• Challenging tasks to help you grow professionally

What Makes You a Match

If you are excited about working on high‑performance trading systems and want to be part of a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Health insurance

• Office Lunches