Front Office Trading Systems Software Engineer C++ – Front Office Proprietary Trading Systems Technology C++ Software Engineer – Chicago, USA – (Ref: 20120522) recruitment

JOB DESCRIPTION

By using the most sophisticated and cutting edge methods this institution has earned its reputation as a leader and pioneer in quantitative automated trading systems and technology. So as part of a growth hire they want to add an exceptionally talented C++ front office software engineer within their front office trading technology group to increase trade performance.

Responsibilities include the ability to work in a front office trading face environment, which involves designing and implementing front office proprietary trading systems. A track record of designing and architecting large-scale, design specifications using object-oriented programming C++.  This position will require excellent communication skills as they interact with both their immediate team, tools engineers and traders alike. This is a very skilled position and one that will impact the business progressively.

Location:  Chicago, USA

Requirements:

• Looking simply for the best C++ software engineer within the market.

• Excellent real-time object orientated programming using C++.

• Proven abilities multi-thread and real-time applications with C++.

• Experience with trading systems within finance or at the least very complex systems and development projects if coming from tech companies outside of finance.

• A strong desire for to solve challenges and push the boundaries of technology.

• Incorporate new technologies to maximize trade performance.

In return they are offering:

• The chance to join a high performing hedge fund and work on dynamic front office trading systems.

• Very hands on role with the opportunity to make an important contribution.

• Work with a world renowned team and talented colleagues.

• A long term career as part of a progressive desk that will offer real career progression.

• Excellent compensation structure both in terms of base and bonus rewards.

This is an immediate hire, interviews are to begin soon and early application is advised. GQR also welcomes tentative enquiries from suitably qualified individuals.

Confidentiality and utmost discretion is 100% assured.

KEY WORDS: C++ software engineer, C++ front office trading systems development, C++ front office software engineer, real-time programming, multi-threading programming, debugging, development life cycle, optimization, object orientated programming, OOD, multi-thread, C++, trading system, proprietary trading systems, high performance computing.

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