Lead eSoftware Engineer – C++

Overview

As Lead eSoftware Engineer in the Electronic Trading Technology group, you drive development of secure, scalable, low-latency trading solutions. You work with an agile, front-office–facing team to design and deliver critical technologies across trading engines, algos, and risk management. You partner with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into robust software and lead communities of practice to adopt cutting-edge tech. The role blends hands-on coding with architectural oversight to keep platforms competitive and compliant.

Responsibilities

• Develop secure, high-quality production code and debug others’ code
• Identify opportunities to automate recurring issues for stability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into requirements
• Lead communities of practice to promote new technologies
• Act as a front office developer interfacing with the trading desk
• Work on frameworks, infrastructure, trading engines, and algos
• Participate in all SDLC phases from requirements to testing
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and innovation opportunities

Key requirements

• Formal training or certification on C++14 onwards concepts
• Advanced experience in multi-threaded and concurrent programming
• Experience in TCP/IP network programming; familiarity with LBM/UME
• Proven track record in ultra-low latency application development
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix; understanding of OS and kernel architecture
• Advanced knowledge of system architecture, design, and business processes
• Ability to collaborate effectively in teams and build relationships
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices and Agile methodologies

• Collaborative team player
• Strong communication and relationship-building
• Proactive in identifying improvements and innovation
• C++14+
• Multi-threaded programming
• TCP/IP networking; LBM/UME

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