C++ Software Developer – Risk

Sector:FinTech/Financial Services
Salary/Rate:£130,000-150,000
Job type:Perm
Town/City:City of London
County:London
Job ref:CSOP08
Post Date:05. 10. 2024
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About the Role

C++ Software Developer – Risk

Are you a talented software engineer looking to make your mark in a company at the forefront of innovation and technology? This Risk Technology team is leading the way in designing, building, and maintaining a sophisticated global trading risk platform. As a part of this team, you’ll be working on the critical backbone of our trading ecosystem, responsible for trade capture, real-time position management, profit/loss computation, inventory tracking, and internal order routing. This high-performance system must process vast amounts of trading data in real-time and historically, making speed, resilience, and efficiency the name of the game.

Our client is undergoing an exciting transformation—significant investment is powering the creation of a new, cutting-edge service-oriented architecture for their Risk platform. We’re seeking innovative engineers who are passionate about technology and ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll thrive in our dynamic, collaborative, and globally connected environment, where engineering excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s in their DNA.

What We’re Looking For:

- 5+ years of experience in C++ development in Linux environments.

- A deep understanding of data structures and algorithms.

- Experience with large-scale, distributed systems and service-oriented architectures.

- Expertise in optimizing code for high-performance applications.

- Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka, AMPS, or QPID.

- Experience working with Python, bash, and/or Q/KDB.

Within this Systematic Trading firm, you won't just be part of a team—you’ll be part of an environment where innovation drives everything they do. Join this fund now, with a view to shape the future of trading risk technology!

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