C++ Senior Software Developer – London

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading prop trading house in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to join their technology team. In this role, you will tackle challenges across the software stack, from low-level network code to high-performance trading infrastructure. Candidates should have expert programming skills in C/C++, a background in finance, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The company offers a vibrant and flexible work environment with excellent rewards.

Benefits

Vibrant and flexible work environment

Excellent rewards

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience programming in C / C++11/17/20/23.
• Previous finance experience or significant hands-on development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and write production code from day one.
• Work collaboratively alongside traders.
• Develop reliable high-performance trading infrastructure.

Skills

C / C++

Python

Finance

Machine Learning

Big Data

Robotics

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Join a sophisticated technology team in the London office of a prop trading house that places software development at the centre of business strategy. This team has the responsibility of a trading group and a core infra team.

This role is for a senior engineer who is able to take on problems at all levels of the software stack, including low-level code to drive network hardware, super reliable high-performance trading infrastructure, and internal tools that save time. You will be taking ownership of projects and writing production code from day one.

Working collaboratively alongside traders, this is a hands-on role with a real impact on improving daily work. The development team enjoys flexibility in planning roadmaps and feature implementation.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Expert-level experience programming in C / C++11/17/20/23 and Python
• Previous finance experience, or significant hands-on development
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver consistently
• Interest in finance, machine learning, big data, and/or robotics is a plus

NB: Please do not apply if you are a fresh graduate.

• Vibrant, flexible, and inspiring work environment with excellent rewards