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.Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered.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++ (14/17/20+).· 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