C++ Front Office Low-Latency Algo Quant Developer

Vertus Partners; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners is seeking a C++ Low Latency Developer to join a front office electronic trading team in London. You will design and build high-performance trading systems used by equities market making and execution platforms, with direct collaboration with traders and quants.

The role blends deep technical work with business exposure, focusing on latency-sensitive components, modern C++, and scalable infrastructure on a hybrid trading floor.

Qualifications

• Experience building low-latency applications in C++20/modern environments.
• Background in front office trading or market making platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into production solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance trading systems for equities market making.
• Deliver enhancements to latency-sensitive components across the stack.
• Migrate and optimise trading applications into modern C++ environments.
• Collaborate with traders and quants to convert requirements into production solutions.
• Partner with tech, risk and control functions to ensure robust delivery.
• Own strategic initiatives impacting trading performance and scalability.

Skills

Low latency C++

Front office trading

Electronic trading

Production systems

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Vertus Partners is seeking a C++ Low Latency Developer to join a front office electronic trading team in London. You will design and build high-performance trading systems used by equities market making and execution platforms, with direct collaboration with traders and quants.

The role blends deep technical work with business exposure, focusing on latency-sensitive components, modern C++, and scalable infrastructure on a hybrid trading floor.