Senior C++ Developer

ERPMARK INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design and optimize high-performance systems in a fast-paced financial environment. The role requires deep expertise in C++, understanding of financial markets, and strong leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering robust solutions for complex financial workflows.

Qualifications

• Expert-level in C++ (C++11 or later) on Linux/Unix.
• Familiarity with hedge funds and private equity.
• Leadership in cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput C++ subsystems.
• Improve the performance and stability of existing systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded application design

Distributed systems

Leadership

Financial instruments knowledge

UNIX IPC

Job description

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• Expert-level C++ (C++11 or later) on Linux/Unix.

• Multi-threaded application design (concurrency, synchronization, performance tuning).

• Distributed systems and microservices architecture.

• Understanding of hedge funds, private equity, or trading systems.

• Familiarity with financial instruments and markets.

• UNIX IPC (sockets, shared memory, semaphores).

Preferred Skills

• Open-source contributions or public code samples.Role: Senior C++ Developer (Contractor)

Required Soft Skills:

• Leadership in ambiguous, cross-functional projects.

• Strong communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop low-latency, high-throughput C++ subsystems.

• Improve performance, functionality, and stability of existing systems.

• Partner with business teams to deliver solutions for complex financial workflows.

• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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