Senior C++ Trading Systems Developer
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My client is a leading multi-billion dollar, multi-strategy hedge-fund manager that quickly becoming one of the hottest firms to work for in the USA. After enjoying increasing profits year upon year and given the ongoing demand to maintain product performance and renew their ethos in technical dynamism the firm is now looking to bring on board a new Senior C++ Trading Systems Developer to join a small team of exceptional developers in Chicago and build Greenfield trading systems across Equity-Futures-Options with a focus on life cycle systems and risk management within these fields. To really kick-start these projects laid out by the team, the successful Senior C++ Trading Systems Developer will be charged with designing, implementing and testing trading applications in addition to the architectural responsibilities at hand. The successful candidate will also ideally have previous experience in trading systems design, programming and integration of high-volume, high-availability applications. Fundamental responsibilities within this role include working with the development team as well as quantitative personnel to understand business requirements within Equities and design efficient and scalable solutions based on technical expertise and experience. The successful candidate will also be required to design, develop, test, deploy and maintain applications and modules as well as follow firm and industry standards, procedures and methodologies for development of efficient application systems (i.e. design, design reviews, architect reviews and code reviews).
Senior C++Trading Systems Developer - Equity-Futures-Options (Greenfield), Leading Multi-Strategy Hedge-Fund Manager, Chicago, Il, USA will require the following skill-set;
• Excellent C++ programming skills (STL-Boost a plus)
• Secondary knowledge in C#-.Net a plus
• Multithreading
• Windows
• Experience of Linux environment is a plus
• Project Management Methodology
• Solid architectural knowledge
• Equities-Futures-Options
• Understanding of RAD type environments as well as full project lifecycle environments
• BA Computer Science or equivalent
Responsibilities for Senior C++Trading Systems Developer - Equity-Futures-Options (Greenfield), Leading Multi-Strategy Hedge-Fund Manager, Chicago, IL, USA;
• Build-Architect Trading System with focus on life cycle systems and risk management within the Equity-Futures-Options
• Work closely with risk managers and quantitative personnel to understand business requirements and design efficient and scalable solutions based on technical expertise and experience
• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain applications and modules
• Assist in creating and maintain up-to-date work plans
• Keep pace with new technologies, directions and the latest industry trends
• Follow firm and industry standards, procedures and methodologies for development of efficient application systems (i.e. design, design reviews, architect reviews and code reviews)
• Perform related duties as required
This a fantastic opportunity for an experience C++ Developer with outstanding financial knowledge to join one of the fastest growing companies in the US and given that the firm is only 50 man strong at present there is no division between the business and technology side of the firm. Therefore, candidates with an exceptional technical skill-set as well as broad financial backgrounds are being considered to work across all initiatives in helping the firm grow even more. The successful candidate should have the ability to work in a high-pressure, dynamic trading environment and have strong commitment to working collaboratively in a team and being held accountable for achieving business goals. Top performers are always rewarded with unbeatable bonuses and an excellent benefits package so if you feel this is a suitable fit and a role in which you can thrive then please send us your most up-to-date resume to the below address. My client is looking to hire immediately so if you are interested then please do not hesitate to move ASAP on this opportunity.
If you are interested in this role please apply to apply-102339910-4260@at.idibu.com or call 212 231 8223-+44 207 019 4163
Key Skills: Excellent C++, C#, STL-Boost, Multithreading, Windows, Linux, Equities, Futures, Options, Derivatives, Risk Management, Methodology, Architecture, Computer Science, Chicago, IL, USA
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