C++ Software Developer - Front Office

DV Trading; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial trading firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced software developer to enhance trading systems. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of high-performance applications using C++. A strong background in multi-threaded programming, Linux environments, and collaboration with trading teams is essential. This role fosters an inclusive environment with growth opportunities in a dynamic trading firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience building performant, scalable applications in C++.
• Experience working on Linux systems.
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of DV’s core trading platform.
• Collaborate across trading, quant, and development teams to solve complex problems.
• Work directly with trading desks on new feature requests.

Skills

C++ programming

Linux

Multi-threaded programming

Object-oriented design

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About Us

Founded more than 15 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 450 people operating throughout North America and in Europe. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview

We are looking for an experienced software developer to join our front office team responsible for development and daily operations of trading systems that provide services to traders.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead in the design, implementation, and deployment of DV’s core trading platform C++ 17
• Bring deep technical knowledge such as parallel programming, trading systems, networking, or performance analysis
• Work on cross-functional teams across trading, quant, and development to troubleshoot and solve complex problems
• Work directly with trading desks on new feature requests

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building performant, scalable applications in C++
• Experience working on Linux
• Solid understanding of multi-threaded/multi-core programming paradigms
• Object-oriented design and programming experience
• Highly collaborative in nature, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with options trading and trading systems is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field from an accredited institution

DV is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Only search firms with valid, written agreements with DV should submit resumes in response to DV’s posted positions. All resumes submitted by search firms to DV via e-mail, the Internet, personal delivery, facsimile, or any other method without a valid written agreement shall be deemed the sole property of DV, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by DV. DV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.