Software Engineer

Job description

C++ Developer - Contract - London

Market Data and Exchange Connectivity

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to join a engineering team focused on market data systems and exchange connectivity. You will design and build ultra low latency components that ingest, normalise and distribute real time market data while maintaining robust connectivity to global exchanges. The environment is performance driven, collaborative and technically rigorous.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high performance C++ systems for real time market data processing
• Build and maintain exchange connectivity including native binary protocols
• Optimise systems for latency, throughput and determinism
• Work closely with trading and quant teams to support strategy requirements
• Improve monitoring, resiliency and fault tolerance across critical services
• Contribute to architectural decisions and performance benchmarking

Required Experience

• Strong modern C++ expertise in a Linux environment
• Proven experience building low latency systems
• Deep understanding of market data feeds and exchange protocols
• Experience working in a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm or electronic market making environment
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts including TCP IP and multicast
• Strong debugging and performance profiling skills

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

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