C++ Software Engineer FX Options

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to work on their FX Options trading systems. This role involves developing full stack solutions in a TDD environment and offers a competitive salary up to £100k. Successful candidates will have a strong C++ background and relevant financial market knowledge, with opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

One day work from home per week

Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of C++ and software development principles.
• Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Experience in a finance environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop full stack systems for FX Derivatives products.
• Collaborate with traders and quants on new solutions.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

C++ 14/17

Test Driven Development

Clean Code Delivery

Communication

Collaboration

Understanding of FX Financial Markets

Education

2.1 degree in Computer Science or similar technical discipline

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Client Server

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London, United Kingdom

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Posted:

02.07.2025

Expiry Date:

16.08.2025

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Job Description:

C++ Software Engineer / Developer London to £100k

Are you a bright, ambitious Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of C++ and an eagerness to learn and progress your career working on complex financial trading systems?

You could be joining the Investment Management arm of a global bank.

As a C++ Software Engineer you will design and develop full stack systems for new FX Derivatives products and connectivity to external vendors, collaborating closely with traders and quants to build the solutions they require. You'll work across the full software development lifecycle including assisting with architecture of new solutions, you'll be working with C++ 14 / 17 with a TDD environment but will also gain exposure to Python, TypeScript and React.

You'll join a small, highly talented team, working across the full development lifecycle and will be supported to progress your career.

Location / WFH:

You'll be based in the London office and have flexibility to work from home once a week.

About you:

• You have achieved a 2.1 or above from a top tier university (e.g. Russel Group / Oxbridge) in Computer Science or similar technical or numerate discipline
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patters, Algorithms
• You have strong C++ 14 /17 development skills (on Linux or Windows)
• You have a good understanding of Test Driven Development / TDD and strong code review skills
• You're focussed on delivering clean code into production
• You have a good understanding of FX financial markets with experience in a finance environment
• You haves excellent communication and collaboration skills

What's in it for you:

As a C++ Software Engineer / Developer you will receive a competitive

• Salary to £100k
• Bonus
• Pension
• One day work from home per week
• Continuous training and career progression opportunities

Apply now to find out more about this C++ Software Engineer / Developer (FX Options) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.