Low-Latency C++ Developer — Trading Platform

Options Technology Ltd.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Family Support

Professional Growth

Retirement

Job summary

Options Technology Ltd. in Cambridge develops low-latency trading platforms and fintech solutions. We are seeking a skilled C++ developer to help build and maintain high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute across the full development life cycle, work with Linux, and apply Agile practices. Travel opportunities and a strong benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of design and development experience in a related role.
• Proficiency with C++ including STL and Boost.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments (Red Hat, CentOS).
• Scripting knowledge: Bash, Perl, Python.
• Proficiency with system testing and debugging tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Agile working, TDD/BDD, CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement applications written in C/C++ supporting our low latency trading platform.
• Work across the full development life cycle to create new features while maintaining and testing existing applications.
• Support our clients and get involved in the investigation of production issues.
• Carry out system integration, regression testing and enhance automated regression testing tools to increase overall test coverage.
• Work with other agile team members in ensuring quality software releases.

Skills

C++ development

STL/Boost

Linux/Unix

Scripting (Bash, Perl, Python)

Testing & debugging tools

Analytical problem solving

Agile, TDD/BDD, CI/CD

Low latency systems

Job description

Options Technology Ltd. in Cambridge develops low-latency trading platforms and fintech solutions. We are seeking a skilled C++ developer to help build and maintain high-performance systems in a fast-paced environment.

You will contribute across the full development life cycle, work with Linux, and apply Agile practices. Travel opportunities and a strong benefits package accompany this role.