Senior Software Engineer, Real-Time FX Trading Platform

Bloomberg L.P.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the FXGO trading platform in London. This role involves designing and building critical infrastructure for real-time trading applications. Ideal candidates will have experience in C++ and a strong background in distributed systems, problem solving, and software development. Join a team dedicated to innovation in one of the largest global FX markets, ensuring stability and efficiency in transactions.

Qualifications

• Experience building production-ready applications in C++.
• An aptitude for problem solving and a desire to build software solutions.
• Passion to drive technology and product evolution.

Responsibilities

• Design and build critical infrastructure for high-volume trade events.
• Develop and maintain real-time foreign exchange trading applications.
• Ensure stability and innovation of core systems.

Skills

C++

Problem solving

Software development lifecycle

Distributed systems

PostgreSQL

Apache Kafka

JavaScript

TypeScript

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar

Job description

A leading financial services company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the FXGO trading platform in London. This role involves designing and building critical infrastructure for real-time trading applications. Ideal candidates will have experience in C++ and a strong background in distributed systems, problem solving, and software development. Join a team dedicated to innovation in one of the largest global FX markets, ensuring stability and efficiency in transactions.