Senior Software Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop ultra-low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate has strong C++ and networking skills and a holistic problem-solving approach. This role involves building systems from scratch and providing support to junior engineers, with potential growth into a managerial position.

Qualifications

• Holistic approach to problem solving; able to see the bigger picture.
• Exceptional systems knowledge.
• Strong concurrent programming ability in C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultra-low-latency exchange connectivity layers using C++.
• Build mission-critical research systems from scratch.
• Support junior engineers.

Skills

Problem solving

Linux

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP)

C++ programming

Distributed systems

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Containers

Job description

Senior Software Engineer - Up to 300,000 - Cambridge

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company: Proprietary HFT

Location: Cambridge

Pay: Up to 300,000 with huge potential to increase

A proprietary trading firm in Cambridge, specialising in the research and development of ultra-low-latency automated trading strategies, are looking for a Software Engineer with a demonstrable background of delivering complex projects from a concept through to delivery.

It is important that you have been involved in the entire software development life cycle (SDLC), as this dynamic role will require you to rapidly prototype - and ultimately move into production - highly complex, reliable and performant systems - oftentimes from scratch.

Role

• Develop ultra-low-latency exchange connectivity layers using reliable C++ code
• Work closely with a close-knit team of Software Developers and Quant Traders
• Build mission-critical research systems from scratch
• This is an early-stage hire for the team. Much of your work will be completely greenfield. You will be involved in the designing, prototyping, testing and productionising new software.
• Providing support to a small number of junior engineers
• Whilst not a requirement, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a senior managerial role should you wish

About you

• Holistic approach to problem solving; you are able to see the 'bigger picture' of your work
• Exceptional systems knowledge
• Exceptional Linux knowledge
• Strong networking knowledge (TCP/IP)
• Strong concurrent programming ability (C++)
• Experienced working with distributed systems
• (Desirable) Experience working in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure etc.,)
• (Desirable) Experience working with containers

Full details are available. Please don't hesitate to get in touch.