Software Developer (C++)

Squarepoint; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Developer to join their team. You will utilize C++ to build critical low latency and high performance systems that directly influence trading operations. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering, up to 4 years of relevant experience, and familiarity with git and Linux. The role offers an opportunity to engage in impactful projects within a dynamic and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields.
• Up to 4 years of experience in software or quant development.
• Experience with C++, git, and Linux.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Build low latency and high performance systems for trading.
• Drive design and implementation of trading frameworks.
• Process massive volumes of data using centralized services.

Skills

C++

git

Linux

communication skills

fast-paced environment

eagerness to learn

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

KDB+ / q

Python

Job description

Position Overview :

At Squarepoint we use C++ to build the majority of our low latency and high performance systems, which are directly responsible for executing the critical trading path. Your work in this domain will have a direct impact on our trading success : powering critical trading operations, serving low latency market data or providing crucial market connectivity access to our daily trading operations. You could be driving the design and implementation of trading frameworks, centralised services processing massive volumes of data, or other high-volume distributed applications at Squarepoint.

Whichever project you work on, you will be pushing the boundaries of high performance software, and growing your skills in a highly collegiate work environment.

Required Qualifications :

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other degree with a heavy emphasis on software development,
• Up to 4 years experience in a relevant role such as software or quant development, or similar
• Experience with C++, git, and Linux
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to continuously learn new technologies and develop with us
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have :

• Degree with emphasis on low-level systems programming, high performance computing, or similar
• Experience with any one of : KDB+ / q, Python
• Experience working in an investment or financial business is useful