Senior Execution Technology Architect - C++- Leading Quant Trading Firm

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in London is seeking a Senior Execution Technology Architect to help transform its execution platform. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in execution systems at Tier 1 Bank or Hedge Fund and deep C++ expertise. You will redesign core systems, implement new workflows, and play a significant role in technical direction. This role offers a hands-on contribution in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Execution Systems at Tier 1 Bank or Hedge Fund.
• Deep C++ experience in high-performance environments.
• Experienced in building or optimizing execution systems within trading or finance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the current execution technology team to redesign and rebuild core systems.
• Architect and implement new execution workflows and infrastructure.
• Play a hands-on, high-impact role as a senior individual contributor.

Skills

C++ expertise

High-performance environment experience

Execution systems optimization

Job description

Job Description Location: London

A leading quantitative trading firm is undertaking a strategic, firm-wide initiative to revamp its entire execution platform. We're seeking a Senior Execution Technology Architect with deep C++ expertise to help drive this transformation.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate closely with the current execution technology team to redesign and rebuild core systems
• Architect and implement new execution workflows and infrastructure
• Play a hands-on, high-impact role as a senior individual contributor (non-managerial)
• Influence technical direction and contribute to performance-critical systems

Hard Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience with Execution Systems at Tier 1 Bank or Hedge Fund

Who You Are:

• A senior-level technologist with deep C++ experience in high-performance environments
• Experienced in building or optimizing execution systems within trading or finance
• Passionate about hands-on architecture and solving complex systems challenges
• Based in or open to relocating to London

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Contact
If you think you're a good match for the role and would like further info, please contact:

Ali Wilson
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