Trading System Performance Engineering Specialist

National Bank of Canada; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

Join National Bank of Canada as a Trading System Performance Engineering Specialist in London. This role involves optimizing low-latency trading systems, implementing advanced multithreading techniques, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring top performance in financial markets. Enjoy a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a range of flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CPU, memory and I/O optimisation techniques.
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols.
• Experience with kernel bypass, DMA, FPGA.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimise high-performance trading systems.
• Reduce latency and improve the efficiency of real-time processing.
• Monitor system performance using Prometheus and Grafana.

Skills

CPU optimization techniques

memory optimization techniques

I/O optimization techniques

C++

Python

network optimization

DevOps practices

Job description

Trading System Performance Engineering Specialist

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A career as a Trading System Performance Engineering Specialist at National Bank means being part of our Electronic Trading team. As an expert, you will be responsible for designing, optimising and monitoring low-latency trading systems. You will contribute directly to the performance and competitiveness of our financial market’s operations.

Your job

• Design and optimise high-performance trading systems
  
• Reduce latency and improve the efficiency of real-time processing
  
• Configure thread affinity for optimal CPU resource utilisation
  
• Implement advanced multithreading and parallel processing techniques
  
• Monitor system performance using tools such as Prometheus and Grafana
  
• Perform performance and stress tests to identify areas for improvement
  
• Work with development, infrastructure and trading teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
  

Your team

As part of a 50-strong team, you’ll report directly to the Director of Low Latency Trading Platforms, working at the forefront of cutting-edge financial technology.
Our team is distinguished by its collaborative approach to developing an end-to-end agile technology stack, where cross-functional expertise drives innovation and performance.

Based in London, United Kingdom, the role is designed to prioritize both flexibility and quality of life. We offer a hybrid work model with adaptable hours, empowering you to balance professional excellence with personal well-being.

Prerequisites

• Proficiency in CPU, memory and I/O optimisation techniques
  
• Proficiency in C++ and understanding of hardware-software interactions
  
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast protocols and network optimisation techniques
  
• Experience with kernel bypass, DMA, FPGA, etc.
  
• Design and implement high-performing multithreaded applications
  
• Python skills for automation and rapid prototyping
  
• Familiar with DevOps practices and agile environments.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first
We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us,and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Banking

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