C++ Exchange Connectivity Development Lead – REMOTE APAC

My client is a global HFT firm looking for a C++ Exchange Connectivity Development Lead to take the helm of a talented team focused on building and maintaining cutting-edge exchange connectivity solutions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of trading systems, while mentoring a team of developers and collaborating closely with trading teams to deliver on their technical needs.

This is a unique opportunity to lead in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your work will directly impact the performance and success of my client’s global operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design and implement high-performance, low-latency connectivity solutions for multiple trading venues.
2. Lead and mentor a team of 8 developers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
3. Collaborate with trading teams to understand their requirements and deliver robust technical solutions.
4. Troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity and system performance issues in real-time.
5. Set team strategy, manage workloads, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
6. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our integration systems in a high-pressure trading environment.

Looking For:

1. Proven experience in software development, ideally within a buy-side environment with a focus on low-latency systems, order management, or market data.
2. Strong expertise in high throughput systems, websockets, and low-latency communication protocols.
3. Fluency in C++ on Linux is required, along with excellent system design skills.
4. Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with a track record of inspiring and guiding high-performing multi-jurisdiction teams.

Please send your CV to Bianca Lo at bianca.lo@ashford-benjamin.com, or call +852 2315 9518 for a confidential discussion.