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Senior C++ Developer – E-Trading Software | Capital Markets

 

EC1 Partners are working with a leading E-Trading software provider seeking a Senior C++ Developer to join their high-performing engineering team. This role suits a hands-on developer with strong technical expertise in building performant systems for the front office in institutional finance.

 

You’ll work on designing and developing cutting-edge low-latency trading solutions and infrastructure that directly support institutional clients. A background in capital markets, electronic trading, or financial services is highly desirable.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, low-latency trading platforms using modern C++

• Contribute to the development of algorithmic trading systems and large-scale analytics engines

• Analyse and optimise existing software to improve scalability, reliability, and performance

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new features and components efficiently

• Participate in architectural discussions and technical design processes

 

Qualifications/Skills:

• Strong experience with modern C++ (C++14/17/20), with 5+ years of hands-on development

• Solid understanding of multithreading, memory management, and performance tuning

• Experience building real-time trading or capital markets systems

• Familiarity with low-latency, high-throughput applications

• Experience with Linux systems and associated toolchains

• Strong understanding of software design patterns and system architecture

• Effective communicator with the ability to work closely with both technical and business teams

• Experience with financial markets, particularly FX, is a plus

• Knowledge of EMS/OMS platforms is an advantage

 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative environment. You’ll be surrounded by highly skilled engineers working on impactful trading technologies. Compensation includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, and benefits package.

 

Apply now to learn more or to be considered for this exciting role.

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