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Date Added: Thu 10/07/2025

C++ Developer (Trading Platform)

London, SE1, UK
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Company: ASCENDION

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and skilled C++ Developer to join our team. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering critical low-latency front-office pricing and trading solutions that support Global Markets businesses. This role requires strong backend development expertise and the ability to work in high-performance, real-time environments.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain server-side solutions in C++ for front-office trading systems.

* Ensure high performance and low-latency delivery of pricing and trading functionalities.

* Collaborate with other teams to implement robust, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Minimum 6-8 years of server-side development experience in C++, preferably on Linux/UNIX platforms.

* Strong understanding of C++ Standard Template Library (STL), data structures, and multi-threading.

* Proven experience in using design patterns and a strong grasp of software design principles.

* Experience working with low-latency / high-throughput messaging platforms.

* Familiarity with FIX API for exchange and venue connectivity is desirable.

* Exposure to relational and time series databases and proficiency in SQL/Q is advantageous.

* Scripting experience (Bash, Python, Perl) will be useful.

* Business knowledge in FX and/or Rates electronic trading is desirable
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