Financial Software Developer - C++

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading managed services provider in Cambridge is seeking a talented C++ Developer to join their team. In this role, you will develop and maintain low latency trading platforms while ensuring quality software releases. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ skills, a top academic background, and a passion for fintech innovation. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive employee benefits

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in design and development.
• Good level of competency with system testing and debugging tools.
• Experience with agile working practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low latency trading platforms.
• Create new features and maintain existing applications.
• Support clients with production issues.
• Carry out system integration and regression testing.

Skills

C++ expertise including STL and Boost

Competency with scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python)

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Strong communication skills

Education

1st or 2:1 from a prestigious university

Job description

Are you ready to join a dynamic team at the forefront of financial technology? This leading managed services and IT infrastructure provider to the global capital markets community is seeking a talented C++ Developer to join their Cambridge office. Since its founding, the company has grown from a hedge fund technology services provider to a global powerhouse, serving over 200 firms including leading investment banks, hedge funds and exchanges.

The successful candidate will be immersed in an environment that prioritises innovation and professional growth. With offices spanning Europe, the USA and Asia, the organisation offers unique opportunities for global travel and exposure to international markets. They believe in investing in their people, providing comprehensive professional skills development and technical training to ensure their team stays at the cutting edge of financial technology.

Working within an agile environment, the role involves developing and maintaining low latency trading platforms. You will be responsible for creating new features, maintaining existing applications, and supporting clients with production issues. You will work across the full development lifecycle, carrying out system integration and regression testing while collaborating with team members to ensure quality software releases.

Key Requirements:

• Commercial experience in design and development, with demonstrable C++ expertise including STL and Boost
• Top academics – 1st or 2:1 from a prestigious university with excellent supporting A Levels
• Good level of competency with scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python), system testing and debugging tools and agile working practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, combined with strong communication skills

Please note: This company cannot sponsor visas, so you will need to have full and permanent rights to work in the UK to be considered.

The company culture embraces forward-thinking and self-sufficiency, operating in a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged and rewarded. The comprehensive benefits package includes competitive salary, bonus incentives, and additional employee benefits. They're looking for individuals who are self-driven, passionate about learning, and ready to contribute to the company's continued growth in the fintech sector.

Please note: even if you don't have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest - we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.

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