Senior C++ Developer - Vice President

Nomura Holdings, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura Holdings, Inc. in London is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join the Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) team. The role focuses on building high-performance C/C++ components in a fast-paced environment.

You will participate in all stages of development, collaborate with the wider team, and contribute to low-latency trading services in a hybrid London office model.

Qualifications

• Proven C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with financial markets.
• Experience of order entry gateway development.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• Understanding of network protocols is beneficial.
• Experience with Kernel development is beneficial.
• Some scripting knowledge.
• Understanding of FPGAs is useful.
• Is motivated by working in a high performing team.
• Is flexible to change work streams as business priorities change.
• Candidates should enjoy working in an agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a C/C++ developer to join our low latency development team.
• The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilising multiple technologies.
• The candidate will focus on the C/C++ components and will be working alongside the wider development team.
• The role will require the candidate to be involved in all stages of development.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux

Network protocols

Kernel development

Scripting

FPGA knowledge

Agile environment

Financial markets

Order entry gateway

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Senior C++ Developer - Vice President

Job Code: 12392

Country: GB

City: London

Skill Category: IT\Technology

Description

Job title: Senior C++ Developer

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET)

Location: London (Hybrid)

Company overview

Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.

Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview:

Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) provide execution and market data services to our clients offering a range of products. The team is globally based ensuring we are able to support our clients across the globe.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a C/C++ developer to join our low latency development team. The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilising multiple technologies. The candidate will focus on the C/C++ components and will be working alongside the wider development team. The role will require the candidate to be involved in all stages of development.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge required:

• Proven C/C++ development experience.
• Experience with financial markets.
• Experience of order entry gateway development.
• Knowledge of Linux.
• Understanding of network protocols is beneficial.
• Experience with Kernel development is beneficial.
• Some scripting knowledge.
• Understanding of FPGAs is useful.
• Is motivated by working in a high performing team.
• Is flexible to change work streams as business priorities change.
• Candidates should enjoy working in an agile development environment.

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA.

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Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer