Senior C++ Automated Trading Developer, Prop Trading Firm, Amsterdam / Chicago, $200k + recruitment

Having traded the major global exchanges for the last 20+ years and never had a loss-making year they are keen to continue their success through innovative development and optimisation of their automated trading platforms and systems.

The successful candidate will join a technically elite group, with over 100 experts in Networks, Unix, Windows, Hardware and Software. For this group technology is the key to trading. They believe the only decisive factor is the speed with which an order is received. This has led to an increase in global volumes and a need for extensive investments and development in IT. Today, their offices employ one to two IT developers for every one trader.

As a Senior C++ Developer you will be responsible for developing and optimising the low-latency, high frequency automated trading systems in C++ within a Linux environment. Working very closely with traders, quants and researchers you will hear their needs and create brilliant solutions with a generous budget and the latest technology at your disposal.

The work will be varied, including developing and implementing new trading strategies, solving complex technical problems, and optimising the platforms and systems. In addition you will have responsibliy for leading a team of developers, and mentoring junior developers through the complexities of the business.

The firm understand that their staff are their most important asset.  In addition, today’s skills shortage means attracting and retaining the best employees is more important than ever. As a result, they provide a highly attractive compensation package to ensure that they can employ and hold on to the very best people, for example they offer fully paid first-class commuting expenses, bicycle plan, premium-free pension, attractive profit sharing structure, training opportunities, relocation packages, breakfast and lunch facilities, Friday afternoon drinks and more!

Your profile:

• Excellent academic background, most likely an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Computer Science, IT Engineering or Information Systems from a globally elite university.

• Between 5-7 years of experience working on low-latency, high-frequency automated trading platforms and systems. 

• Elite programming skills with at least 7-10 years hands on daily use of C++ (including STL, Boost etc.) in the full lifecycle of development.

• An ambitious team player and communicator who enjoys creative freedom and independence

Contact:

If you find this role of interest, please contact Chris Kidd at +44 (0)20 3178 5678 or via email on apply@mavenalpha.com quoting the reference CRKD.