C++ Software Engineer - London / Amsterdam- Leading Global Market Maker - Oxford Knight

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented C++ Software Engineer to join their innovative team in London. This role involves building and supporting one of the world's leading trading platforms while collaborating closely with business leaders to deliver custom software solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in proprietary finance or high-frequency trading, alongside a passion for technology and problem-solving. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in the financial markets and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in C++ and multi-threaded application design.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a powerful trading platform, enhancing performance and stability.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions across the firm.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Job description

C++ Software Engineer - London / Amsterdam - Leading Global Market Maker

My client is a leading global market maker across a broad array of fixed income and equity securities. Their world-class capabilities position them to meet the liquidity demands of a diverse group of institutional clients in all market conditions. In partnering with them, clients - including asset managers, banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, government agencies, and public pension programs - are able to gain a powerful trading advantage and are better positioned to meet their investment goals.

In their mission to be the most successful investment team in the world, they hire the brightest minds in technology, research, and finance to create innovative solutions that impact the financial markets and take data analysis to new levels. Software Engineers create next-generation software solutions to support business areas across the firm. Software Engineers work closely with business leaders to develop and deliver custom software solutions that optimize performance and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and support one of the world's most powerful trading platforms while continuously improving performance, functionality and stability of the system.
• Design, develop, test, and deploy elegant software solutions across the firm.
• Partner with business leaders to define priorities and deliver custom solutions.
• Analyze complex business and technical problems.
• Make sound decisions proactively and in a self-directed manner.
• Provide timely systems support for trading activities.

Qualifications

• Strong preference for candidates with experience in proprietary finance, high-frequency trading (HFT), and/or market-making.
• In-depth experience working in C++.
• The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods.
• Sound understanding of multi-threaded application design and development.
• Professional experience working with distributed systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills applicable to a dynamic trading environment.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field).
• A deep passion for technology and software development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with proprietary trading.

Salary: Variable - they are market leaders in compensation and pay talent based on technical ability and what they deserve. They do not base offers on your current earnings or average pay for years of experience.

Contact
If this sounds like you, or you'd like to know more, please get in touch!

Sam Jenkins
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