Senior C++ Developer - Vice President

Nomura; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomura is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join its Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) team in London. You will focus on C/C++ components, working with a broader development group to deliver low-latency trading services across multiple markets.

The role requires proven C/C++ development, familiarity with Linux, and an interest in high-performance, high-throughput environments. A flexible, agile mindset and collaboration across teams are essential for success in this hybrid London

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

• Join the low latency development team to deliver high-performance C/C++ components.
• Work alongside the wider development team across all stages of development.
• Contribute to industry-leading low-latency trading services for clients.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux

Networking protocols

Kernel development

Scripting

FPGAs

Financial markets

Order entry gateway

Agile development

Job description

Corporate Title: Vice President

Department: Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET)

Location: London (Hybrid)

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.

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

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