Senior Software Engineer - Feeds EMEA

Avature; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to enhance their market data feed handlers. This role offers the chance to work on high-volume data projects, collaborating with global stock exchanges and development teams. You will be responsible for designing and implementing high-quality software that ensures the reliability and performance of financial data. If you have a strong background in C++ and a passion for creating impactful solutions, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with C++ required.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications for market data.
• Collaborate with Feed development teams for high-quality solutions.

Skills

C++

Data Structures

Algorithms

Communication Skills

Market Data Systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Tools

Linux

TCP

UDP

Multicast

Job description

Job Description: Software Engineer - Market Data Feed Handlers

Real-time market data is at the core of Bloomberg's business, and we are responsible for the software that provides it. Our feed handlers consume data from hundreds of exchanges and financial institutions worldwide, translating it into normalized streams. The data we provide flows into applications across Bloomberg and is ultimately used by clients to drive financial markets. Performance and reliability are key features of our software, and our mission is to deliver the best quality financial data globally.

What's in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will immediately begin delivering impactful software. You will collaborate with business units, development teams, and global stock exchanges on high-volume data projects. You will work on various business initiatives and strategic improvements to our infrastructure, focusing currently on enhancing the quality and resiliency of our feed handlers during critical changes. This is a great opportunity to work with an agile team to design and implement high-quality, testable code.

Technical Environment:

Most of our software is written in C++ and runs on Linux. Our tech stack supports modern C++ (C++20). We collaborate with platform and SDLC teams to manage our CI and production environments. An ideal candidate has commercial experience with C++.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience with C++
• A Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of computer science fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable interacting with business teams
• Knowledge of market data systems
• Experience building feed handlers or working directly with exchange APIs

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with network protocols such as TCP, UDP, and Multicast
• Knowledge of latency-sensitive architectures and distributed systems

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy applications aligned with our mission to "Represent the markets reliably, at scale"
• Support and maintain existing solutions throughout their lifecycle
• Collaborate with various Feed development teams to ensure a high-quality developer experience