C++ Market Connectivity | Singapore, SG

eFinancialCareers Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

eFinancialCareers Ltd. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to design and implement high-performance C++ systems for electronic market connectivity within a major financial institution.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, technical mentorship, and shaping architectural choices that align with firm-wide standards and strategic goals. Ideal candidates bring 6+ years in low-latency C/C++ development, strong Unix/Linux experience, and a track record of delivering scalable trading infrastructure with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Engineering or related field.
• At least 6 years in low-latency C/C++ development.
• Advanced C++ expertise with formal training or certification.
• Proven production system design, development, testing and stability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of low-latency C++ applications for market connectivity.
• Provide technical mentorship and guide architectural decisions aligned with firm standards.
• Oversee secure, high-quality production code and debugging to uphold performance.
• Improve latency and throughput of exchange interfaces and trading pipelines.
• Influence design strategies and SDLC adoption to support business growth.

Skills

Low-latency C++

Market connectivity

Production code quality

Unix/Linux tooling

Architectural design

SDLC best practices

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

C++ Market Connectivity

The C++ Market Connectivity role is focused on developing low-latency, scalable systems that connect to multiple financial markets and exchange platforms. The position exists within a major financial institution and offers the opportunity to influence core trading infrastructure.

The company operates in the financial services sector, supporting a broad client base with advanced trading and market access solutions. It values technical innovation, high-quality code, and best practices in software engineering.

Role Overview

The Lead Software Engineer will guide engineering teams in designing and implementing resilient, high-performance C++ applications for electronic market connectivity. This individual will oversee the development of secure, low-latency systems that interface directly with exchanges, ensuring optimal latency and throughput. Success in this role involves hands-on coding, technical mentorship, and shaping architectural choices aligned with firm-wide standards and strategic goals.

Key Skills & Experience

• Lead the development of low-latency C++ applications for market connectivity.
• Build and review secure, high-quality production code while debugging to uphold standards.
• Manage performance diagnostics and tooling on Unix/Linux systems.
• Influence design and operational strategies to improve latency and stability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in electronic trading architecture and performance engineering.
• Advocate for best practices, SDLC frameworks, and reuse of coding patterns.
• Guide the adoption of leading-edge technologies to support business growth.

Requirements

• Right to work in the specified location.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 6 years of experience in low‑latency system design and development with C++ and C.
• Advanced expertise in C++, supported by formal training or certification.
• Proven experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability in a production environment.
• Proficiency with C++ on Unix/Linux, including performance diagnostics.
• Scripting skills for automating development, testing, and operational workflows.
• Strong understanding of hardware‑software interaction for low‑latency systems.
• Knowledge of application, data, and infrastructure architectures disciplines.