C++ HFT Developer

C++ High Frequency Trading Developer

This is a great opportunity for a talented and experienced High Frequency Trading Developer to join a Greenfield project in London. A unique opening as the area of the business is already well established and secure, on a global scale. This opportunity has arisen purely due to growth, the High Frequency team are taking on new Projects with somewhat of a Greenfield feel. You will be joining an extreme team of technologists with no strict boundaries and a collaborative working environment. Your role will be crucial as part of the developing, designing and leading the team to continued success with their next generation trading platform. Working closely with the traders, quants and strategists, you will liaise with other front office users to generate accurate specifications. You will also report directly to the Head of Electronic Trading, thus the scope for career progression and the ability to forge relationships that could pave future progression.

The ideal High Frequency Trading C++ Developer will have the following skillset:

Solid hands-on C++ programming experience on Linux
Boost and STL
Low latency
Multi-threading
Solid communication skills as this is a front office role

The responsibilities of the High Frequency Trading C++ Developer will be to:

Develop and maintain very high-performance exchange connectivity and market data feeds.
Liaise with other front office business roles to generate accurate specifications supporting the European business.
Develop cutting-edge HFT systems tools in C++ to ensure the continued success of the business.

This is a rare opportunity for a talented technologist to join a Greenfield High Frequency Trading project at their office in London. Although based in London, the client is also extremely open to applications from other locations and will endeavour to assist accordingly. If this is of interest to you, please forward a recent copy of your CV to Billy.McDonald@hays.com

June 11, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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