Lead C++ Software Developer - Order Gateway

Selby Jennings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead C++ Software Developer to spearhead a specialized team focused on building global Order Entry Gateways. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a talented group of engineers while remaining hands-on in a dynamic trading environment. With a strong emphasis on low-latency systems and collaboration across trading and infrastructure teams, the position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you're ready to elevate your career in a high-performance setting, this is the chance you've been waiting for.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in C++ and solid Python skills.
• 5+ years leading technical teams in a trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team building global Order Entry Gateways.
• Oversee full engineering lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, and support.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Networking

Data Structures

Job description

Lead C++ Software Developer - Order Gateway

Lead C++ Software Developer - Order Gateway

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EMEA Tech Recruiter - Hiring the most talented Low Latency and OOP Developers in Financial Services!

We're working with a top-performing, tech-driven investment firm managing over $90 billion in AUM, globally recognised for its systematic trading strategies and long-standing reputation for innovation, performance, and talent development. With a global footprint and consistent year-on-year growth, they offer engineers a rare opportunity to build high-performance, low-latency systems at scale. They're now hiring a Lead Developer to manage a team of C++ engineers while remaining technically hands-on.

Your Role in the Order Gateway Team:

Lead a specialised team building global Order Entry Gateways across multiple asset classes and venues.

Oversee full engineering lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, and support.

Drive delivery of robust, scalable, low-latency systems.

Collaborate with trading, infrastructure, and operations teams globally.

Key Requirements:

Expert-level C++ and solid Python skills (10+ years).

Deep understanding of Linux, networking, and data structures.

5+ years leading technical teams or projects, in a trading or low-latency environment.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a world-class trading environment, please send over your CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Information Technology

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