Senior C++ Developer / C++ Trading System Technologist, Trading Platform development, leading global Proprietary Trading Firm recruitment
Senior C++ Developer / C++ Trading System Technologist, Trading Platform development, leading global Proprietary Trading Firm
Introduction: Montash Associates have been engaged by a Leading Global Prop Trading Firm to assist in the search and acquisition of a “best in class” C++ developer / C++ specialist to join their front office development team.
The Organisation: A well-known and highly profitable global prop trading firm. Their success is based on creating and leveraging market leading trading and technology. This firm employs the very best people across all business units and provide them with the best tools and support to excel.
The Team: A team of C++ Developers, C# Developers, Tactical Developers and System Testers. They all work together building sophisticated tools for traders to trade a variety of products across numerous markets, and on a global scale. This team is very much integrated into the front office operation, and technologists work collaboratively with traders in order to create the fastest and best trading systems in the world.
The Role: An opportunity exists for a strong C++ developer to join the European Development team either in London or Amsterdam. The role is business facing one working with the traders to implement new ideas and further enhance the in-house developed trading applications.
The Skills:
- Exceptional C++ with strong object oriented design skills
- Experience in developing with STL and/or Boost
- Understanding and experience in developing performance sensitive systems
- Real-time systems development
- Experienced in network software development, e.g. socket programming
- Good understanding of Scrum/Agile development methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Developing automated trading systems (desirable)
- Cross-platform development (Windows and Linux) (desirable)
- A Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or relevant degree with software development
The Package: This is one of the leading buy-side organisations in the industry. They are highly profitable, and the value that technologists bring is always recognised via two annual uncapped bonuses. A total compensation package of €150,000+ is very realistic, and we have seen strong technologists at this level achieve circa €250,000+
Contact: If this opportunity is of interest, or for a conversation about the global finance market in general, please contact Paul Kirtley on 0207 749 6066 or email paulk@montash.com
Keywords: C++, C++ developer, C++ technologist, C++ programmer, C++ front office developer, C++ tech team, C++ Hedge Fund, C++ Buy-Side, C++ Specialist, C++ Prop Trading, C++ Proprietary, C++ Finance, C++ London, STL, Boost, Socket Programming.