Lead C++ Developer (Capital Markets / FX Trading )

Jobility Inc.; Dadri, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobility Inc. seeks a Lead C++ Developer to design, implement, and optimize real-time distributed systems used in eTrading, pricing, and risk management. The role focuses on low-latency performance in Linux environments and requires expert C++11+ skills.

You will work with quants and traders, lead a small team, and drive CI/CD pipelines, code quality, and production support. Hybrid work arrangement available in Bengaluru/Noida offices.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing real-time applications in C++ (C++11 or newer).
• Deep understanding of Linux-based systems programming and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Proven experience with multithreading, concurrency, and inter-process communication.
• Experience with the Boost libraries.
• Proficiency with VSCode and modern development workflows.
• CI/CD practices and tools (GitHub, TeamCity).
• Experience building or supporting distributed systems in a low-latency environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time distributed applications for pricing/risk/algo/market making framework.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Maintain and extend CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery and integration.
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Skills

C++11

Multithreading

Linux

Data structures

Algorithms

Performance tuning

CI/CD

Boost libraries

VSCode

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

GitHub

TeamCity

Tick database knowledge (KDB)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our high-performance eTrading team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining low-latency, real-time distributed systems that support our market making, pricing, algo trading, position and risk management activities. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++ and multithreaded programming in Linux environments, coupled with a strong grasp of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization.

This role provides the opportunity to work closely with quants, traders, and other engineers to build cutting-edge distributed applications and tools. Also, opportunity to grow and lead the team within the department.

Position: Lead C++ Developer

Location: Bengaluru, (KA) / Noida, (UP)

*Note - This is a Hybrid role, 3 days from the Office and 2 Days WFH

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain real-time distributed applications for pricing/risk/algo/market making framework, integration with analytical library, eTrading platform for connectivity and execution, ticker plant and trade store and other applications in Front office compute stack.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (traders, quants, devops) to define system requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Maintain and extend CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery and integration of software.
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience developing real-time applications in C++ (C++11 or newer).
• Deep understanding of Linux-based systems programming and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Proven experience with multithreading, concurrency, and inter-process communication.
• Experience with the Boost libraries.
• Proficiency with Visual Studio Code (VSCode) and modern development workflows.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and tools (e.g., GitHub, TeamCity etc.).
• Experience building or supporting distributed systems in a low-latency environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Familiarity with fixed income products, such as bonds, treasuries, credits or interest rate derivatives.
• Prior experience in investment banking, proprietary trading firms, or hedge funds.
• Understanding of market data feeds, order management systems, and electronic trading protocols (e.g. FIX).
• Programming skills in Java.
• Familiar with tick database like KDB.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) for tooling and automation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgment and approach.

Education / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree/University degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience