C++ Software Engineer (New Trading Team)

Sartre Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading market making firm in London is seeking an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join their Options Market Making technology team. This role involves designing and developing solutions to optimize trading platform performance and working closely with traders. Ideal candidates should have strong C++ experience, analytical skills, and a degree in a technical subject. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus scheme

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience in C++ development is essential.
• Experience with Python is much preferred.
• Experience working on Linux is essential.
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded application design.
• Ability to solve problems and strong analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy innovative solutions for trading platforms.
• Work directly with traders and technology teams.

Skills

C++ development

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in a technical subject

Tools

Python

Linux

Job description

C++ Software Engineer (New Trading Team)

• Technology and infrastructure

Sartre Group is representing a world-leading market making group that is currently seeking aC++ Software Engineerto join their Options Market Making technology team in London.

Our client is an established firm with a reputation and track-record as one of the leading market makers in the world across a variety of asset classes and locations. They have recently expanded their London operation and seek an experiencedC++ Software Engineerto work on an exciting Greenfield initiative.

TheC++ Software Engineerwill work directly with the traders and associated technology teams to design, develop, test and deploy innovative solutions that will optimise performance and efficiency of their trading platforms. You would be partnering with senior members of the trading desks and management teams on one of the most successful Options trading desks in the world and will be expected to be self-motivated, driven and to make sound decisions in a competitive trading environment.

Applications are welcome from any industry background, finance experience preferred but prior experience in finance is not essential.

The salary and benefits package available is one of the best in the industry with an uncapped bonus scheme to reward high-performers.

*Please note that only candidates with current authority to work in the United Kingdom can be considered

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong professional experience in C++ development is essential.
• Experience with Python is much preferred
• Experience working on Linux is essential
• Bachelor’s degree or above is essential, preferably in a technical subject
• Strong understanding of multi-threaded application design and a passion for software development
• Ability to solve problems and strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced trading environment with senior teams of traders
• Financial experience and knowledge of financial products, particularly Options, would be a plus