Lead C++ Architect / Developer – Green-Field Front Office Electronic Trading Platform recruitment

My client is a leading global brokerage firm, looking to expand its London front office electronic trading team and hire a senior, hands on developer to lead a team of developers and analysts. The role will be based in London and you will report directly to the CTO, offering a great amount of exposure and career progression. You will take a hands on approach in the design and development of a green-field multi-threaded, distributed trading system, using your strong background and expertise in C++, Linux, Multi-threading, Networking, TCP/IP. You will work with a range of users and clients, therefore strong communication skills and a great attitude is a must. The ideal candidate will have deep experience of designing trading systems as well as the ability to lead both business critical projects and small teams. You will join a growing firm, well respected for its excellence and focus on cutting edge technology. The culture is extremely collaborative and rewarding and you will be compensated extremely well. With this being a green-field project, you will be given a huge amount of responsibility, therefore you must be able to work in a challenging and time critical environment.

The ideal Team Lead – C++ Architect / Developer – Front  Office Electronic Trading Team will have the following skill set;

• C++

• Multi-threading

• Networking (TCP/IP)

• Real-time, distributed systems experience

• Front office electronic trading system development experience

• Background in fixed income would be a plus

• Experience leading small teams of 4-6 people- In an investment bank, brokerage, financial software developer etc

• Experience designing green-field systems

• Strong communication skills

• Strong analytical/mathematical background

Responsibilities for Team Lead – C++ Architect / Developer – Front  Office Electronic Trading Team

• Lead Green-Field design/development of front office electronic trading platform

• Lead a small team of developers

• Work closely alongside traders/sales/infrastructure/network teams

• Report directly to the CTO in London

• Work alongside team in NY and potentially lead/manage NY based developers

• Take lead and HANDS ON role in the design/architecture

This is a great opportunity for a senior developer/lead developer in the space to take an exciting role in a growing global brokerage firm. With circa 2000 employees globally, the firm still maintains a relatively small and employee focused environment, with great rewards and benefits and a great working culture. Reporting directly to the CTO will give you a unique opportunity to have a huge amount of interaction and exposure to the senior partners of the firm – thus this a role well suited for a motivated technologist looking to accelerate their professional career.

If you are interested in more details please contact cplusplus@selbyjennings.com or call 02070194163