C++ Engineer
Certain Advantage are hiring for a C++ Engineer based in London.
This role is on an initial contract till the end of the year and is hybrid.
The company
We’re working with an organisation that operates globally, helping power homes, transport, and industries with the energy they depend on every day.
The role:
Implement solutions using the provided exchange SDKs in different languages such as C++, Rust, Python, Typescript
Write software that communicates with exchanges through their APIs, receiving market data and sending orders over the network in different protocols, such as FIX, Websocket or HTTP requests
Optimize exchange communication through kernel bypass, optimizing TLS or the connection handling to an exchange
Implement trading algorithms based on requirements provided by traders and quants
Acquire and develop the necessary trading knowledge to successfully translate the requirements into actual software implementation
Continuously improve the stability, reliability, and performance of the trading engine
Enhance monitoring and observability in collaboration with the Trading Operations team
The individual:
C++ software development experience within the financial industry
Solid understanding of parallel, asynchronous, and multithreaded programming to build distributed systems
Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures
Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture & execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance requirements
Must have strong technical skills in scripting, Python, C#, SQL or other programming languages
Proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting, owning reliability improvements and ensuring their successful delivery
Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.
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