Software Engineer

ICAP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TP ICAP, a world-leading market infrastructure provider, seeks a C++ Software Engineer in London to develop high-performance systems powering price discovery and analytics across multiple asset classes. You’ll work with senior engineers to analyze, design, develop and test features, spanning legacy and modern C++.

You’ll engage with quants and brokers to translate needs into reliable software while contributing to ongoing modernization.

Qualifications

• Degree in a technical subject or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–3 years of commercial C++ experience.
• Proficient in modern C++ and STL.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test C++ features, and see them safely to production.
• Work across legacy and modern C++, modernising while keeping systems stable.
• Help estimate work and discuss solutions with the team.
• Learn the domain and codebase from Senior and Principal Engineers.
• Support directed refactoring towards target-state architecture.
• Contribute to the team’s SDLC: planning, prioritisation and delivery.
• Work directly with end users (quants and brokers) to deliver what they need.

Skills

C++

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17)

STL & memory management

Debugging & diagnostics

Communication with users

Legacy & modern codebase

Unit testing (Catch2)

SDLC experience

Growth mindset

Education

Technical degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Group Overview

The TP ICAP Group is a world leading provider of market infrastructure.

Our purpose is to provide clients with access to global financial and commodities markets, improving price discovery, liquidity, and distribution of data, through responsible and innovative solutions.

Through our people and technology, we connect clients to superior liquidity and data solutions.

The Group is home to a stable of premium brands. Collectively, TP ICAP is the largest interdealer broker in the world by revenue, the number one Energy & Commodities broker in the world, the world’s leading provider of OTC data, and an award winning all-to-all trading platform.

Founded in London in 1866, the Group operates from more than 60 offices in 27 countries. We are 5,200 people strong. We work as one to achieve our vision of being the world’s most trusted, innovative, liquidity and data solutions specialist.

Global Analytics within TP ICAP is a specialised technology team which is responsible for developing and maintaining price discovery and analytical solutions, that support the Front Office and clients across multiple asset classes.

Role Overview

As a C++ Software Engineer at TP ICAP you will develop and maintain high-performance C++ systems that power price discovery and analytical solutions across multiple asset classes. Working alongside Senior and Principal Engineers, you will take part in the analysis, design, development and testing of new features and changes, and see them through to production. You will also work directly with end users, including the quant team and brokers on the desk, to understand their needs and turn them into working software. Our codebase spans legacy and modern C++, so you will help keep established systems stable while contributing to an ongoing effort to modernise them. It is a good fit for an engineer early in their career who wants to grow their technical and domain expertise in a real-world financial technology environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test C++ features, and see them safely to production
• Work across legacy and modern C++, modernising while keeping systems stable
• Help estimate work and discuss solutions with the team
• Learn the domain and codebase from Senior and Principal Engineers
• Support directed refactoring towards target-state architecture
• Contribute to the team’s SDLC: planning, prioritisation and delivery
• Work directly with end users (quants and brokers) to deliver what they need

Experience/Competencies

Essential

• Degree in a technical subject or equivalent industry experience
• Around 2–3 years’ commercial C++ experience
• Proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17 or later)
• Solid understanding of the STL, memory management, RAII and pointer semantics
• Comfortable communicating directly with non-technical users
• Comfortable using debuggers and diagnostic tools to investigate issues
• Willingness to work in a mixed legacy and modern codebase
• Growth mindset and eagerness to learn from experienced engineers
• Experience of the software development lifecycle in a technical role
• Familiarity with unit testing (for example Catch2 or similar)

Desired

• Experience with multithreading and concurrency
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, ideally GitLab CI or similar
• Interest in financial markets and OTC products (rates, swaps, bonds, credit)
• Experience with real-time, networked or low-latency systems
• Experience with performance profiling and optimisation
• Experience packaging and distributing libraries (for example NuGet)
• A general-purpose scripting language (such as Python, Perl or Ruby)
• Windows PowerShell or Linux shell experience
• Exposure to other languages such as C#, Java or Python
• Awareness of secure coding practices (SAST)

Role Band & Level

• Professional / 5

Not The Perfect Fit?

Concerned that you may not meet the criteria precisely? At TP ICAP, we wholeheartedly believe in fostering inclusivity and cultivating a work environment where everyone can flourish, regardless of your personal or professional background. Our dedicated Talent Acquisition team is here to assist you in recognising how your unique skills and abilities can be a valuable contribution. Don’t hesitate to take the leap and explore the possibilities. Your potential is what truly matters to us.

Company Statement

We know that the best innovation happens when diverse people with different perspectives and skills work together in an inclusive atmosphere. That’s why we’re building a culture where everyone plays a part in making people feel welcome, ready and willing to contribute. TP ICAP Accord - our Employee Network - is a central to this. As well as representing specific groups, TP ICAP Accord helps increase awareness, collaboration, shares best practice, and holds our firm to account for driving continuous cultural improvement.

Location

UK - 135 Bishopsgate - London