Senior Software Engineer - Trading Technology

My client is looking for a talented

Software Engineer

to join its Trading Technology team, building the high-performance systems that power the firm's trading operations. The successful candidate will work on mission-critical infrastructure where microseconds matter, collaborating closely with traders, quants, and infrastructure engineers to design and deliver robust, low-latency systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving hard problems at the intersection of performance, reliability, and financial markets.

The successful candidate will bring C++ expertise to one or more of the following areas:

OEMS (Order & Execution Management Systems)

– Designs and optimizes systems that manage the complete order lifecycle, from generation through to execution.

Exchange Connectivity

– Develops low-latency market access solutions and implements exchange protocols, including FIX and native binary protocols.

Market Data & Feeds

– Builds real-time feed handlers and high-throughput tick data pipelines that process large volumes of market data with minimal latency.

Risk & Reporting

– Develops pre-trade risk engines and post-trade reporting systems that keep the business safe and compliant.

Simulation

– Builds backtesting and quantitative simulation frameworks that allow researchers and traders to validate strategies against historical and synthetic data.

What They're Looking For

5+ years

of professional experience working within a traditional finance environment

Strong professional experience with

modern C++

(C++11/14/17/20) in a performance-critical environment

Experience in

trading technology, fintech, or another latency-sensitive domain

(HFT, market making, exchanges, or similar)

Solid understanding of

low-latency system design , concurrency, and memory management

Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP/UDP, multicast) and/or financial protocols (FIX, ITCH/OUCH, etc.) is a plus

A strong grasp of data structures, algorithms, and systems-level performance optimization

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment with close attention to detail

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with traders, quants, and other engineers

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