C++ Senior Software Developer - London- Prop Trading Firm - Oxford Knight

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior engineer to join their sophisticated technology team in London. This hands-on role involves tackling challenges across the software stack, from low-level code to high-performance trading infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and deliver impactful solutions that enhance the daily operations of traders. The team enjoys a vibrant and flexible work environment, allowing for creativity and innovation in planning roadmaps and implementing features. If you're passionate about technology and finance, this is a chance to make a real difference in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Free food

Onsite gym

Work-from-home flexibility

Qualifications

• Expert-level experience in C/C++ and Python programming.
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects and write production code from day one.
• Work collaboratively with traders to improve daily work processes.

Skills

C/C++ Programming

Python Programming

Linux

Problem-solving

Finance Knowledge

Machine Learning

Big Data

Robotics

Education

BS in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Job description

Summary

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 time-saving internal tools. You will be taking ownership of projects and writing production code from day one.

Working collaboratively alongside the traders, this is very much a hands-on role with a real impact on improving people's daily work. The development team enjoys great flexibility when planning roadmaps and deciding which features to implement.

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 other significant hands-on development
• Linux guru
• Ability to juggle a lot of priorities and continuously deliver
• Interest in finance / machine learning / big data and/or robotics are pluses

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

Benefits

• Vibrant, flexible and inspiring work environment with excellent rewards
• They're willing to be flexible with WFH
• Free food / gym onsite

Contact
If this sounds like you or you would like to know more, please get in touch:

Andy Stirling-Martin
[e-mail]
020 3137 9579
linkedin.com/in/andrew-stirling-martin-7664a946