Lead Software Engineer – Options C++

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to join their options technology team. The role focuses on managing a team, developing efficient trading systems, and requires extensive C++ experience. Excellent career opportunities and rewards are offered within this prominent organization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer with C++ expertise.
• Proven leadership in team management and growth.
• Experience with trading systems at high performance and quality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

Team Leadership

High Performance Systems

Quantitative Research

Education

Strong academic background in STEM

Preferably Engineering

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 widely recognized global player in tech, trade, and business operations. The team ensures access to exchanges for monitoring trading performance and making informed decisions about trading strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading and growing a team.
• Developing strategy 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 under high pressure to deliver quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as a senior engineer with C++ expertise.
• Proven leadership in team management and growth.
• Experience in building and optimizing trading systems with high performance and quality standards.
• Familiarity with market data from exchanges and assessment skills.
• Understanding of quantitative research requirements.
• Strong academic background in STEM, preferably Engineering.

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