Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer skilled in C++ to guide a team in developing innovative trading strategies and core systems. This role offers significant career progression within a dynamic environment, requiring strong leadership and high-performance standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focusing on C++.
• Proven leadership in team growth and impact.
• Skills in building and optimizing trading systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading a growing team.
• Developing strategies and low-latency core systems.
• Collaborating on C++ programming solutions.

Skills

C++

Team Leadership

Trading Systems Optimization

Quantitative Research Understanding

Education

STEM Academic Background

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Lead Software Engineer – Options C++, Leicester

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Location: Leicester

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

One of the top, industry-leading prop firms is looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join their options technology team, focusing on Core and Strategies. They are a well-known global player in tech, trade, and business operations. The team works to ensure the business has access to exchanges, understands trading performance, and makes informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading a growing team.
• Developing strategies and low-latency core systems.
• Leading large-scale research projects to build applications based on traders’ needs.
• Collaborating with team members and providing insights on C++ programming solutions.
• Working under high pressure to provide quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer focusing on C++.
• Proven leadership in team growth and impact.
• Skills in building and optimizing trading systems, maintaining high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment skills.
• Understanding of Quantitative Research needs.
• Solid academic background in a STEM discipline, preferably Engineering.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a growing team within a global trading company, with high rewards and career progression opportunities. For more details, contact [emailprotected].