C++ Engineer Fintech

Overview

In this role you will build high-performance C++ software and tooling for a leading fintech client operating an ultra-low latency trading environment. You will own production releases, support operations, and help shape the architecture in a fast-paced, open-source–driven setting. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions and use your Linux and scripting skills to keep systems reliable. This is a tech-forward, production-centric role with opportunities to prototype new technologies and influence platform direction.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent salary and benefits package
• large bonus from day 1
• ongoing training
• structured career path
• remote working at present
• open and relaxed work environment

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and websites handling millions of requests per day
• Own production releases, ensure safe testing and rollout
• Provide out-of-hours support on a rota basis
• Work on Linux command line tasks and basic system administration
• Document solutions using Jira/Confluence and communicate progress risks and issues
• Prototype and evangelise new technologies to shape architecture
• Collaborate in an agile, fast-paced environment
• Leverage open source software to improve performance and reliability

Key requirements

• Strong programming skills in C++ with broad knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Familiarity with open source software in a commercial environment
• Experience with Linux and SQL; basic Linux system administration
• Strong critical thinking, communication and organisational skills
• Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Preferred: experience in market data, order management, algorithmic trading, financial systems integration, or compliance

• critical thinking
• communication
• organisational skills
• C++
• open source software
• Linux

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