Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Portsmouth to spearhead C++ development and team leadership. This role emphasizes collaboration in high-pressure settings, developing trading strategies, and optimizing performance, offering significant career progression and rewards.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer specializing in C++.
• Proven leadership experience impacting team growth.
• Strong background in optimizing trading systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Leadership

Systems Optimization

Market Data Analysis

Quantitative Research

Education

STEM Degree, preferably in Engineering

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Lead Software Engineer – Options C++, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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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 their Core and Strategies. They are a widely known global player in tech, trading, and business operations. The team aims to ensure the business has access to exchanges to monitor trading performance and make informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and growing a team.
• Developing strategies and working on 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 in high-pressure environments and delivering quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer specializing in C++.
• Proven leadership experience and impact on team growth.
• Skills in building, optimizing trading systems, and maintaining high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment based on that data.
• Understanding of quantitative research needs.
• Strong academic background in STEM, preferably in Engineering.

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