Senior C++ Developer Linux - Market Data

Client Server; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global systematic trading firm is seeking a Senior C++ Developer in London to design and develop low latency, high throughput market data systems. This hands-on role offers a competitive salary package up to £300k, including benefits like pension and 25 days holiday. The firm provides an excellent working environment with the flexibility to work from home two days a week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

25 days holiday

Opportunity to work on Greenfield systems

Continual learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with multi-threading and real-time systems.
• Knowledge of Template Metaprogramming is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals like OOP and Design Patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low latency, high throughput C++ market data systems.
• Implement and maintain market data feed handlers and order entry systems.
• Collaborate with a team to solve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Advanced C++ development skills, including C++ 17

Experience with low latency financial Market Data systems

Good understanding of C++ optimisation

Strong knowledge of Linux OS

Good understanding of AWS

Excellent communication skills

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Client Server

Location:

London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Senior C++ Developer / Backend Software Engineer (C++ Linux) London / WFH to £300k+

Are you a backend focussed Software Developer / Engineer with C++ and Linux expertise?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global systematic trading firm.

As a Senior C++ Developer you will design, develop and optimise low latency, high throughput C++ market data systems for high frequency trading platforms. You'll be implementing and maintaining market data feed handlers, order entry systems and execution algorithms with a focus on reducing latency and ensuring the performance and reliability of trading systems.

There are many complex technical challenges, you'll be collaborating with a highly talented to solve problems and push what is possible.

Location / WFH:
You'll join colleagues based in high spec offices with free breakfast and lunch at the onsite restaurant, with flexibility to work from home two days a week.

About you:

• You have advanced C++ development skills including C++ 17, multi-threading, real-time systems and network programming
• You have experience of working on low latency financial Market Data systems
• You have a good understanding of C++ optimisation, ideally also have Template Metaprogramming knowledge
• You have a strong knowledge of Linux OS and distributed network architecture
• You have a good understanding of AWS
• You have a thorough knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Design Patterns, Data Structures
• You're collaborative with excellent communication skills

What's in it for you:
As a Senior C++ Developer / Engineer (C++ Linux) you will earn a competitive package:

• Salary to £300k
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Opportunity to work on Greenfield systems at the cutting
• Continual learning and development opportunities