C++ Developer, Market Access Developer, Low Latency / HFT

C++ Developer, Market Access Developer, Low Latency / HFT

You will be working with a Technology Driven Investment Managers with an excellent base salary and unrivalled bonus potential.

About The Role

• Key member of the development team building and enhancing low latency algorithmic trading strategies
• Coverage of all aspects of the algorithmic trading strategy, including the exchange price feeds, financial indicators, market making algorithms, back-testing engine, tick data management, exchange simulators and trading gateways, as well as support of the production environment and the processes surrounding it
• You will work closely with a range of investment management professionals including quantitative analysts/developers, traders and operations staff, in order to design and develop cutting edge systems to keep QRT’s business at the forefront of its field
• Opportunity to contribute to quantitative research, although this is not the core focus of the role

Required Skills

• Essential you have a strong background in Linux / C++ low latency optimizations (5 years+ on low latency Linux development using C/C++, STL, Boost)
• Python and Bash Scripting essential
• Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems
• Experience of front-office trading desk-aligned role is an advantage
• Good knowledge of distributed network architecture
• Strong knowledge FIX Protocol
• Good knowledge of Equities and Futures asset classes highly desirable
• Familiar with low level optimization techniques on x86/64 platform
• Familiar with Linux / GCC development toolchain and Linux Red Hat distribution
• Knowledge of market data feed handlers and execution gateways highly desirable
• A background in Linux kernel, FPGA and Network card offloading will also be advantageous
• Advanced degree MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or similar
• Good team player

Working in a vibrant environment with the opportunity to learn expand on existing as well as learn new skills with an excellent salary and benefits to include:

• Inclusion in Personal and Company Bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days.
• Pension
• Health Care, Health and Life Assurance
• Childcare Vouchers
• Season Ticket Loan
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Cycle To Work Scheme