Senior Execution Technology Architect - C++- Leading Quant Trading Firm | London, UK

Oxford Knight; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantitative trading firm in London seeks a Senior Execution Technology Architect to drive the transformation of its execution platform. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in high-performance execution systems, with a strong focus on C++. This role offers the opportunity to significantly influence system design and delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Execution Systems at Tier 1 Bank or Hedge Fund.
• Senior-level technologist with deep C++ experience.
• Experienced in building or optimizing execution systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with execution technology team to redesign core systems.
• Architect and implement new execution workflows.
• Influence technical direction and contribute to performance-critical systems.

Skills

C++

Execution Systems

High-performance environments

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

Whilst we carefully review all applications, to all jobs, due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not possible to respond to those who have not been successful.

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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linkedin.com/in/alexander-wilson-050

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