High Frequency C++ Algorithmic Trading developer – Global Leading Investment Bank recruitment

This will be working in a small agile team of developers, based in London. The team faces the front office desk and works closely with quantitative traders to deliver high-frequency trading and market making systems.

Key Responsibilities:
- Developing real-time platforms to trade cash and interest rates products.
- Working closely with traders to implement quantitative strategies.
- Tuning the application and environment for ultra high performance.
- Building intellectual property around trading venues and connectivity.
- Jointly ensuring the safety of a system that transacts billions of Euros each day.
- Promoting good development practices.
- Providing third-line support for production issues.

You will have:
• Proven track record of delivering low latency, multi-threaded systems in an investment bank, hedge fund or innovative technology firm.
• Intimate knowledge of C++ with proven experience.
• Deep understanding of Unix/Linux operating systems and Internet Protocol (IP) networking.
• Meticulous attention to detail and passion for quality.
• Enthusiastic about working with new technologies.
• Works well under pressure.
• Strong mathematical ability.