C++ Software Developer

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the City of London is seeking a Low Latency C++ Software Developer to join their expanding FX Trading desk. This exciting opportunity involves implementing high-performance trading systems, collaborating with financial experts, and contributing to a culture of innovation. The organization offers a hybrid working model, excellent career progression, and a competitive remuneration package with substantial bonus potential.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Bonus potential

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Solid experience in building high performing, low-latency systems.
• Ability to script in Python.
• Experience with trading systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement services for trading such as market data and order management.
• Work with quants and traders to design and implement trading technology.
• Participate in continuous integration and code quality practices.

Skills

C++ programming

Python scripting

Low-latency system design

DevOps practices

Tools

Linux

Job description

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

A newly created position has arisen for a Low Latency C++ Software Developer to join the FX Trading desk to work on key trading systems during trading hours. This is a leading bank in the City that is expanding and the role has arisen out of growth.

Some of the duties within this role will include but are not limited to:

• Implement services for trading such as market data, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python)
• Work with quants, traders, and other stake holders to design, implement and test technology used in trading.
• Participate in DevOps (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies)

They are looking for someone who has solid experience of building high performing, low-latency systems on Linux platform, is an SME with C++ programming and the ability to script in other languages such as Python.

In return they are offering an excellent remuneration package, plus huge bonus potential, a hybrid working model, low staff turnover, inclusive culture and excellent career progression and development opportunities.

Please apply to find out more about this exciting opportunity!