Latency-Driven C++ Engineer for Options Trading (Hybrid)

Berkeley Square IT Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in financial services is seeking a C++ Developer to build and optimise advanced trading applications in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in modern C++, with experience in options trading systems and performance optimisation. You'll work closely with traders and quants to deliver high-performance systems that impact the market. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Cutting edge technology

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in modern C++.
• Proven background in options trading systems (equity, FX, or derivatives).
• Experience with performance optimisation, multithreading, and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise latency-sensitive C++ applications for options pricing.
• Collaborate closely with traders and quants for high-performance trading systems.

Skills

Strong commercial experience in modern C++

Experience with performance optimisation

Experience with multithreading

Confidence working with trading teams

Linux

Collaboration with trading teams

Job description

A technology firm in financial services is seeking a C++ Developer to build and optimise advanced trading applications in a hybrid work setting. The ideal candidate has a strong background in modern C++, with experience in options trading systems and performance optimisation. You'll work closely with traders and quants to deliver high-performance systems that impact the market. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.