Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

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

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer to enhance their options technology team. This pivotal role involves developing cutting-edge trading systems and leading a team in a high-pressure environment, ensuring high performance and quality standards for trading applications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer, particularly in C++.
• Proven leadership skills in team development.
• Knowledge of market data from exchanges and assessment techniques.

Responsibilities

• Leading and expanding a growing team.
• Developing strategies for low-latency core systems.
• Collaborating with team members using C++.

Skills

C++

Leadership

High-performance systems

Quantitative research

Education

STEM degree (preferably Engineering)

Job description

Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

One of the industry-leading proprietary trading firms is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to join their options technology team, focusing on Core and Strategies. The company is a globally recognized player in technology, trading, and business operations. The team’s goal is to ensure access to exchanges for monitoring trading performance and enhancing decision-making for trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

1. Leading and expanding a growing team.
2. Developing strategies and working on low-latency core systems.
3. Leading large-scale research projects to build applications tailored to traders’ needs.
4. Collaborating with team members and providing programming insights using C++.
5. Working effectively in high-pressure environments to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

1. Extensive experience as a senior engineer, particularly in C++.
2. Proven leadership skills and experience in team development.
3. Expertise in building and optimizing trading systems, maintaining high performance and quality standards.
4. Knowledge of market data from exchanges and assessment techniques.
5. Understanding of quantitative research requirements.
6. Strong academic background in a STEM field, preferably Engineering.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead a growing team within a global trading firm, with attractive rewards and career advancement prospects. For more information, please contact [emailprotected].