Financial Software Developer - C

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company based in Cambridge is seeking a C++ Developer to innovate and develop market-leading trading solutions. The role involves enhancing low latency trading platforms and providing client support. Candidates should have strong C++ skills, top academic qualifications, and the ability to thrive in an agile environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, a dynamic workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive employee benefits

Professional skills development

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in design and development with C++.
• Competency in system testing and debugging tools.
• Experience in agile working practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain low latency trading platforms.
• Create new features and maintain existing applications.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality software releases.

Skills

C++ expertise including STL and Boost

Scripting languages (bash, Perl, Python)

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Education

1st or 2:1 degree from a prestigious university

Job description

Overview

Innovative fintech leader seeks C++ expert for market-leading trading solutions

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Company culture and benefits

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.

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