Software Engineer - Equities Trading Technology

London, England, United Kingdom

4/15/2025

Skills

We are searching for a developer with strong C++/Linux server side skills to be involved in the development of our firm’s global trading platform with a specific focus on Inventory Management across the firm. We are building out a new greenfield platform that will be built on an in-house sequencer architecture. The new platform will provide real-time and post-trade optimization and provide the following business features:

• Ability to manage of scarce resources and support new types quickly based on business needs
• Real-time broker selection to optimize balance sheet and financing across all asset classes
• Flexibility into where system and business validations are performed in the order lifecycle
• Preview functionality for Portfolio Managers
• Real-time and historical analytics
  
  

Qualifications/Skills Required

• 7+ years of developing in C++ server side applications in Linux
• Hands on Java experience is ideal
• Strong understanding and experience building real-time /event driven applications
• Strong understanding of network programing and Linux O/S internals
• Strong understanding of object oriented programming and data structures
• Understanding of SQL and KDB is a major plus.
• Knowledge in Equities, Futures, Options and various Fixed Income products is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work flexible hours
• Degree educated, preferably in Computer Science or related subject
• Detail oriented; demonstrates thoroughness and strong ownership of work
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others
• Able to prioritize in a fast moving, high pressure, constantly changing environment; good sense of urgency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Quick learner and analytical thinker