C++ Software Engineer

Radley James

Amsterdam

On-site

EUR 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading market maker is seeking a C++ Developer to join their Execution development teams in Amsterdam. The role involves writing high-performance software for trading applications, balancing quality with speed, and working on innovative automation solutions. This position offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to work in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

Strong programming skills in C++, experience with latest versions preferred.
Ability to work on greenfield projects with minimal supervision.
Curiosity and willingness to learn about trading/capital markets.

Responsibilities

Write reliable, high-performance software for trading teams.
Develop, test, deploy, and maintain applications and automations.
Gather requirements from internal stakeholders for creative solutions.

Skills

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

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Working on behalf of an industry-leading market maker hiring for their C++ Execution development teams working on software that sits directly in the latency-critical loop of their technology stack and touches every part of the organization.

Your Core Responsibilities:

You’ll write reliable, high-performance software while balancing time to production with quality and testability. Within a complex landscape of varying systems and technologies, you’ll be constantly challenged to consider trade-offs between latency, throughput, simplicity, scalability, and maintainability. Other responsibilities include:

Coding, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining applications and automations for Trading Teams and/or Hardware Development and Execution Teams.
Working through internal client requests. Gathering details, requirements, and feedback from a range of internal stakeholders to implement creative automation solutions using innovative coding practices.

Your Skills and Experience:

Strong programming skills in C++. Experience with the latest versions of C++ is highly desirable.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
The ability to work on greenfield projects with minimal supervision and take full ownership of the applications you build.
Prior knowledge of trading/capital markets is not required. Curiosity and a willingness to learn are important.

This role is based in Amsterdam and would require relocation if you aren't currently in the city. The position offers a top compensation package, bonus structure, and the opportunity to work at one of the world's top-performing trading firms.

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