Job Description:

My client is a leading Options Market Maker - They're currently writing the blueprint to expand their reach and are beginning to expand into new asset classes. Due to this their focus is in finding strong modern C++ engineers to work in their front office alongside researchers. While no previous finance experience is required, you'll leverage your background in developing highly-scalable distributed systems to build their real-time trading platform and research infrastructure to generate immediately visible results with direct impact on the firms bottom line.It's a fast-paced environment in a firm known for its ability to combine its vast knowledge of financial markets and technical prowess whilst creating a culture you'd see at a silicon valley tech firm. Responsibilities· Develop and maintain tools to execution and design trading strategies using modern C++ (141720+).· Design, implement, and scale a next generation real-time trading platform.· Partner with business leaders, traders and researchers to define priorities and deliver custom solutions· Contribute individually and through leadership and coordination of the above. Requirements· 2+ years of C++ experience required. (Post-Graduation)· Experience with multi-threaded programming and distributed application architecture· Comfortable with Python.· The ambition to solve open-ended problems using analytical methods· Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other STEM subject· Market data experience is a plus! Rewards and Incentives:· Great pay and bonus scheme· Working in a small team of highly talented engineers & mathematicians· Direct business impact· Free food, smart offices, opportunities to learn new skills outside of work expertise