Senior Low Latency C++ Developer

Job Description

Position: Low Latency C++ Developer

Position Overview:

• Join our development team building the next-generation cross-asset ECN platform.
• Senior systems engineer and technical expert role.
• Develop highly sophisticated and complex trading/pricing applications for the forex and futures businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Design and Implementation:
  • Design and implement low-latency trading systems using C++ for fast and efficient order execution.
  • Develop scalable solutions for high volumes of transactions and market data.
• Performance Optimization:
  • Optimize the matching engine for high performance and accuracy in order matching.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize system performance for minimal latency and high throughput.
• Order Management:
  • Design and maintain an efficient order management system (OMS) for order routing, execution, and lifecycle management.
  • Develop and optimize smart order routing algorithms for best execution prices across multiple venues.
• Communication Systems:
  • Develop and manage a high-performance messaging bus for low-latency communication between system components.
• Integration:
  • Integrate with various API clients, liquidity providers, and third-party vendors for seamless market data and order execution connectivity.
  • Develop and maintain systems for aggregating liquidity from multiple sources.
• Pricing and Risk Management:
  • Design and implement a robust pricing engine for accurate and competitive FX trading prices.
  • Develop and implement risk management systems focusing on margin and credit controls.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
  • Work closely with business product specialists, quantitative analysts, and other development teams.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all system components.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of experience in developing FX trading systems with a focus on low latency, scalability, and event-driven architectures.
  • Proven experience with ECN platforms and market connectivity.
  • Strong background in high-frequency trading and low-latency systems.
  • Experience with matching engine, OMS, liquidity aggregation, pricing engine development, and smart order routing.
  • Experience with risk management systems, specifically margin and credit-based controls.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert proficiency in C++.
  • Extensive experience with network programming, socket communication, and multithreading.
  • In-depth knowledge of FIX protocol and other financial messaging standards.
  • Familiarity with databases, data structures, and real-time data processing.
  • Expertise in Linux/Unix environments.
  • Experience with messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, Aeron, or similar.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bonus Skills:
  • Experience with cloud computing and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of machine learning and data analysis techniques.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance in FX trading.