Software Developer C++

FlexTrade; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexTrade is seeking a mid-level C++ developer to join our team in New York. You will design, build and maintain a critical middle office component, focusing on latency, scale, and resiliency while integrating with counterparties.

You will work in an Agile, collaborative environment with close collaboration to client-facing teams, delivering performant software that sits at the core of FlexTrade's business. A strong background in low-latency C++ and Linux development is required.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of professional C++ software development.
• Experience with low-latency trading workflows.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and design principles.
• Proficient in concurrent programming: shared memory, atomics, and lock-free structures.
• Linux C++ development environment experience: vim, gdb, make, valgrind.
• Experience with Linux shell and scripting (bash, python, awk, sed).
• Motivation to understand financial data elements used in trading.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across time zones.
• Ability to own modules and drive bug fixes and enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and improve the middle office system.
• Integrate with third parties into the middle office system.
• Own specific modules; fix bugs and implement enhancements.
• Collaborate in an Agile Scrum environment to plan and deliver.

Skills

C++ Development

Concurrency

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem solving

Linux development

Communication

Team collaboration

Production deployment

Debugging

Education

B.S./M.S. in CS

Tools

vim

gdb

make

valgrind

shell

Python

awk

sed

Job description

About FlexTrade

FlexTrade Systems is a provider of customized multi-asset execution and order management trading solutions for buy- and sell-side financial institutions. Through deep client partnerships with some of the world's largest, most complex and demanding capital markets firms, we develop flexible tools, technology and innovation that deliver our clients a competitive edge. Our globally distributed engineering teams focus on adaptable technology and open architecture to develop highly sophisticated trading solutions that can automate and scale with your business strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work .

The Team

We are looking for a mid-level, skilled C++ developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with low-latency products and trading workflows. The successful candidate will be passionate about finance and technology. You approach problems not only from a technical point of view, but also from the business aspect. As a C++ developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a critical component in the middle office system and integrate with counterparties with this system. You will also be responsible for delivering continuous optimization for latency, scale, and resiliency improvements. We use agile scrum methodology to plan and manage our projects. We believe a great developer will pick up skills as needed.

About You

You will be part of a small close-knit team of engineers that work in an Agile and collaborative fashion to build performant software that sits at the core of FlexTrade's business. Working in close collaboration with client-facing teams, you will design and develop solutions for middle office enhancements & issues and assist teams in rollout to production.

Responsibilities

• C++ Development: Enhance and improve the middle office system
• C++ Development: Integrate with third parties to the middle office system
• Take ownership of specific modules within the system and work on bug fixes and enhancements.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Computer Science (or related field).
• Minimum 3-4 years of professional software development experience using C++ .
• Proficient in C++ (Concurrent programming techniques: Shared memory, Atomics and lock-free data structures)
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of Linux C++ development environment: vim, gdb, make, valgrind etc.
• Experience working in Linux Environments with good command of shell, python, awk, sed

Requirements

• Motivation to understand/develop an understanding of various financial data elements and how they are used for trading
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and demonstrate passion for developing high-quality software.
• Proven experience in hands-on development and deployment of significant components into production environments.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills to support active production systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective internal and external client communication.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Proficiency in collaborating with distributed users and development teams across different time zones.

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an authorized agreement for a particular SOW (Statement of Work) in place is hired: such resumes are deemed the sole property of FlexTrade Systems, Inc.**

**FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.**