C++ / Linux / Low Latency – Senior Developer (VP)

C++ / Linux / Low Latency - Senior Developer (VP) - Tier 1 Bank - London

Leading Top Tier 1 Investment Bank is looking for a strong, career driven Senior Developer to join at a VP level within their Algo Trading team. The ideal candidate should have strong technical experience using C++ on Linux or Solaris, trading and low latency applications experience as well as experience leading and mentoring teams.

This prestigious, well established tier one investment bank are expanding their global markets due to the immense success they have achieved throughout recent years.

Essentially they are looking to bring on a candidate that they feel is self motivated, smart and focused with proficient C++ programming abilities to come and join the team and rapidly progress within the space. The ideal candidate for the position should have a passion for technology and a strong potential to lead and manage teams. The role requires a candidate with the ability to be very hands on and technical at the same time.

This is an opportunity for a high calibre candidate with exceptional analytical and programming skills. The role will involve working with industry experts on all aspects of electronic trading in Europe including algorithmic trading, smart order routing and systematic internalization. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of one of the world's leading trading teams at one of the world's largest investment banks.

Key Responsibilities for VP:

Responsibilities will include development ownership for one or more functional domains in the Electronic Trading stack. The candidate will work in close partnership with the Front Office to develop a market leading Electronic Trading capability for external clients and internal trading desks. The candidate will be expected to manage a complex book of work in an agile fashion with frequent release cycles. In addition the candidate will be expected to mentor and develop junior team members.

You will have:

• Highly proficient senior C++ developer.
• 5 years plus coding with C++ on Solaris or Linux.
• Sound understanding of the Low Latency trading environment and the technology stack including networking, messaging and hardware.
• Can demonstrate the ability to thrive within a dynamic, fast paced environment with short delivery cycles and changing requirements.
• Able to work in a mentoring/tutoring capacity to other members of the team.
• Must have excellent communication skills and able to work with developers in remote regions.
• Experience of working in a robust technology environment with a clear appreciation of software development best practices and change control procedures,
• Relevant experience in FX front office trading technology as part of an algorithmic or high frequency trading team extremely advantageous.
• A degree in science, engineering or applied statistics desirable.

Essentially this role requires a candidate who is willing to play a key lead role in programming. The group are a highly recognized in the market and therefore require a candidate that is motivated, enthusiastic and a strong developer. They are looking for a bright individual with motivation to move up the career ladder and play a key role within a front office environment. The compensation package will be extremely competitive along with the bonus and benefits package.

To apply, please send your CV to z.cho@gravitasrecruitmentgroup.com or call Zoe Cho, Gravitas Recruitment Group, on 0203 102 5300 for more details.

Gravitas Recruitment Group advertises this vacancy. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability or sexual orientation; we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community and we confirm that we are willing to accept applications from people holding equivalent qualifications.

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