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Client Server

C++ Developer / Technical Lead - Fintech

Client Server
United Kingdom · Full-time · Mid-Senior

C++ Developer / Technical Lead (Windows C / C++, C#) London to £115k FTC


Are you a skilled C++ Developer with technical / team leadership skills looking for a new opportunity? You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global market data provider.


As a C++ Developer / Technical Lead you will head-up an Agile team (5 engineers) focussed on building and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems that require real-time and low latency, maintaining data feeds and developing key underlying transport protocols for data transmission.


The platform has been built with C++ and C# deploying to AWS and requires high scalability and low latency - they currently handle 40 billion messages per day.


You'll remain hands-on with approximately a 50/50 split between development and technical / team leadership; you'll coach and mentor the team, developing others and providing project leadership.


Location / WFH:

You'll join colleagues in the City office three days a week with flexibility to work from home the other two days. Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.


About you:

  • You have C / C++ development skills on Windows OS, C# skills would also be of benefit
  • You have full software development lifecycle experience
  • You have a good knowledge of networking protocols e.g. TCP/IP, multicast
  • You have a strong grounding in Computer Science fundamentals e.g. multi-threading, OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
  • You're collaborative with great communication skills, happy to mentor and develop others


What's in it for you:

*Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with full benefits*


As a C++ Developer / Technical Lead you'll receive a competitive package:

  • Salary to £115k + bonus
  • 25 days holiday
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance and Income protection
  • Private Medical and Dental care
  • Gym subsidy and wellness apps
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Ability to buy stock options
  • Family leave and sabbaticals
  • Continuous training and career development including personalised budget


Apply now to find out more about this C++ Developer / Technical Lead (Windows C / C++, C#) opportunity.

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Posted
Feb 17, 2026
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
London

Industries

Software Development Technology Information Media

Categories

Engineering Information Technology

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