C Engineer

The Third Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Group is seeking a Software Engineer to design and deliver high-quality solutions for our fixed income trading system. You will apply strong C/C++ expertise, work on Unix/Linux platforms, and collaborate across teams to ensure secure, scalable software.

Responsibilities include owning features from design to delivery, mentoring junior engineers, and upholding architectural standards with attention to risk and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with C/C++ programming languages.
• Solid experience with developing applications on Unix/Linux.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgresSQL).
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g. Solace, Google Protocol Buffers).
• Exposure to real-time event processing (e.g. Messaging, Signals, DB events).
• Experience using feature and bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira).
• Solid understanding of software design principles and secure coding practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions aligned with technical strategy.
• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to ensure best practices.
• Own key features from design through delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Partner with QA teams to ensure robust testing and quality assurance.
• Implement and promote engineering best practices, including code reviews and CI/CD.
• Engage in continuous improvement by experimenting with new technologies.
• Communicate effectively on progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and influence technical decisions.
• Ensure compliance with security, risk management, and regulatory standards.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Unix/Linux development

Real-time event processing

Software design principles

Agile collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Solace

Google Protocol Buffers

Jira

Job description

Software Engineer plays a critical role in designing and delivering high-quality technical solutions for our fixed income trading system. This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership in engineering practices, and the ability to collaborate across teams. The role involves driving innovation, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring adherence to architectural standards and security requirements.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions aligned with technical strategy
• Collaborate with architects and principal engineers to ensure best practices.
• Own key features from design through delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering technical excellence.
• Partner with QA teams to ensure robust testing and quality assurance.
• Implement and promote engineering best practices, including code reviews and CI/CD.
• Engage in continuous improvement by experimenting with new technologies.
• Communicate effectively on progress, risks, and impediments to stakeholders.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and influence technical decisions.
• Ensure compliance with security, risk management, and regulatory standards.

Experience / Competences

Essential

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience with C/C++ programming languages.
• Solid experience with developing applications on Unix/Linux.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgresSQL).
• Experience with messaging technologies (e.g. Solace, Google Protocol Buffers).
• Exposure to real-time event processing (e.g. Messaging, Signals, DB events).
• Experience using feature and bug tracking tools (e.g. Jira).
• Solid understanding of software design principles and secure coding practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in Agile teams.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Compensation:

$175,000 per year