Senior C++ Engineer

Job description

Senior C++ Engineer

Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior C++ Engineer based in London.

This role is on an initial contract till the end of the year and is hybrid.

You will play a key role in delivering ultra-low latency, deterministic performance, reliability, and scalability, while helping shape the next generation of our systematic and algorithmic trading systems.

The company

We’re working with an organisation that operates globally, helping power homes, transport, and industries with the energy they depend on every day.

The role:

• Implement solutions using the provided exchange SDKs in different languages such as C++, Rust, Python, Typescript
• Write software that communicates with exchanges through their APIs, receiving market data and sending orders over the network in different protocols, such as FIX, Websocket or HTTP requests
• Optimize exchange communication through kernel bypass, optimizing TLS or the connection handling to an exchange
• Implement trading algorithms based on requirements provided by traders and quants
• Acquire and develop the necessary trading knowledge to successfully translate the requirements into actual software implementation
• Continuously improve the stability, reliability, and performance of the trading engine
• Enhance monitoring and observability in collaboration with the Trading Operations team

The individual:

• C++ software development experience within the financial industry
• Solid understanding of parallel, asynchronous, and multithreaded programming to build distributed systems
• Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures
• Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture & execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance requirements
• Must have strong technical skills in scripting, Python, C#, SQL or other programming languages
• Proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting, owning reliability improvements and ensuring their successful delivery

Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.

Working with Certain Advantage

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English