C++ UI Developer

Our client, a world-leading hedge fund, is seeking a C++ UI Developer with expertise in working with trading systems in a front-office environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-impact team responsible for developing cutting-edge, low-latency applications that power electronic trading strategies and that will be pivotal to the fund's future success.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative development team focused on enhancing and maintaining mission-critical trading applications. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of electronic trading components-from core infrastructure to user-facing tools-while contributing to the design and implementation of scalable, multithreaded systems. This position offers a dynamic environment where technical excellence and financial insight go hand in hand.

• Develop and enhance low-latency, high-performance C++ applications for electronic trading.
• Collaborate with Quants, Traders, and Operations teams to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
• Design and implement multithreaded and distributed systems for real-time trading environments.
• Integrate market data feeds and execution gateways into trading platforms.
• Contribute to a mature, continuous development and deployment process.
  
  

• Expert-level experience in Windows-based C++/C development, including STL, MFC, WxWidgets, and Win32.
• Strong background in designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a front-office trading desk-aligned role is highly desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of distributed network architecture and low-level optimisation on Windows/Linux x86/64.
• Familiarity with Equities, Futures, or Options asset classes, and experience with Linux/GCC toolchains and Red Hat environments.