C++ Quant Developer – Ultra-Low Latency HFT

Vertus Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertus Partners Ltd in London is seeking an experienced C++ Quant Developer to join our High-Frequency Trading team. You will help build cross-asset trading capabilities, including core trading systems, back-testing engines, tick data management, exchange simulators and trading gateways.

Ideal candidates have a strong C++ development background on Linux, with FX knowledge and proven expertise in high-frequency, ultra-low-latency applications.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development background on Linux.
• Business knowledge in FX; open to other asset classes.
• Experience building high-frequency, ultra-low-latency applications.
• Experience developing business logic is beneficial.
• Strong multi-threading, concurrency and memory management.

Responsibilities

• Develop cross-asset trading capabilities and core trading systems.
• Build and maintain back-testing engines and tick data management.
• Create exchange simulators and trading gateways for electronic trading.
• Collaborate with Quants and Trading teams to design cutting-edge systems.
• Contribute to performance optimisations and reliability enhancements.

Skills

C++

Linux

Multithreading

Low latency

FX knowledge

HFT

Education

CS/Math/Physics degree

Job description

Vertus Partners Ltd in London is seeking an experienced C++ Quant Developer to join our High-Frequency Trading team. You will help build cross-asset trading capabilities, including core trading systems, back-testing engines, tick data management, exchange simulators and trading gateways.

Ideal candidates have a strong C++ development background on Linux, with FX knowledge and proven expertise in high-frequency, ultra-low-latency applications.