Software Engineer - High Performance Market Data- Tech-Driven Global Investment Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the hedge fund sector is seeking a talented Software Developer skilled in C/C++ to enhance their trading infrastructure. This exciting role involves creating and optimizing systems for algorithmic trading and risk management, ensuring seamless market connectivity and trade reporting. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating closely with experts across the globe, making impactful contributions to cutting-edge technology. Join this tech-driven firm and be part of a friendly culture that values collaboration and innovation while enjoying market-leading compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading compensation

Generous benefits

Relaxed, friendly culture

Regular socials

Qualifications

• 3+ years' C/C++ development experience on Linux.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and test trading infrastructure for algorithmic trading.
• Collaborate with quant researchers and technologists globally.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Code Optimization

Python

SQL

Scripting

Automated Trading Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree in Mathematics

Advanced degree in Computer Engineering

Job description

Summary:

My client is a leading quant and systematic hedge fund, leveraging their deep knowledge of trading, technology and operations to deliver high-quality, uncorrelated returns. Seeking a Software Developer with C/C++ experience to join the team in London.

Your main responsibility is to create, implement and test front-to-back trading infrastructure for global frameworks for algorithmic trading, real-time risk management, market connectivity, trade reporting and trade surveillance. To do this, you'll collaborate closely with quant researchers and other technologists to ensure consistency and maximize re-use of software globally.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment, capable of delivering high quality work in collaboration with colleagues across the globe.

Requirements:

1. 3+ years' C/C++ development experience on Linux
2. 3+ years' understanding of code optimization and high performing applications
3. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related subject

Desirable:

1. Experience with order management, exchange connectivity or market data handling for Equities, FX or fixed income products
2. Advanced degree in Mathematics or Computer Engineering (MSc)
3. Python, SQL and/or scripting experience
4. Interest in automated trading systems. Knowledge of trading, settlement and/or market interfaces considered

Benefits:

1. Great opportunity to be part of a tech-driven environment with close collaboration between desks
2. Market-leading compensation + generous benefits
3. Relaxed, friendly culture, with regular socials

Contact:

If you would like to know more about this position, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Mike McLoughlin
[e-mail]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelmcloughlin00/