C++ Software Engineer

London Stock Exchange$80K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience
  • 2 years of C++ programming experience
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Superb written and oral communication abilities
  • Experience with test-driven development and automated testing
  • Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members to deliver software solutions that meet business needs
  • Develop high-quality code for market logic normalization
  • Execute automated regression testing and code reviews to ensure software quality
  • Contribute to successful integration of applications in test and production environments
  • Support production environments and troubleshoot issues

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on innovation and continuous improvement
  • Possibility for professional growth and skill development
  • Engagement in high-impact projects
  • Encouragement to research and suggest new technologies
Full Job Description
Role Summary

As a C++ Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable, and well-tested applications, ensuring strong performance and stability. This role requires solid C++ and object-oriented programming expertise, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and a commitment to code quality through testing, reviews, and continuous improvement. You will also contribute to system integration, support production environments, and stay adaptable to evolving technologies and market demands.

What You will be Doing:
  • Work with team members to identify the best solution for meeting business requirements

  • Deliver high quality market logic normalization code and configuration

  • Ensure bug free software through automated regression testing, unit tests, and code reviews

  • Collaborate with QA and Operations to ensure successful integration into test and production environments

What You will Bring
  • Experience with the full life-cycle software development experience

  • 2 years experience with C++

  • Strong understanding of object oriented development

  • Superb interpersonal skills (written and oral)

  • Ability to collaborate in a team focused environment

  • Excellent analytical skills and a desire to tackle problems.

  • Ability to thoroughly test and debug code using test driven development

  • Ability to suggest/research new technologies and quickly adapt to change

  • Ability to work with both Technical Architects and Product Owners in order to build to specification

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience developing on Linux

  • Exposure to Agile methodologies

  • Experience with automated testing

  • Knowledge of scripting languages Python, Unix or Powershell shell scripts desirable

  • Knowledge of other languages such as JavaScript, Node.js

  • Experience with real-time programming

  • Experience with debugging multi-threaded applications

  • Knowledge of/experience with design patterns

  • A passion for continued learning and development

  • Understanding of financial markets, market data

  • Low Latency financial market data systems.

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Career Stage:

Senior Associate

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