Associate Software Developer (C++)

FlexTrade Systems, Inc.; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a C++ Developer to join its core development team. In this role, you will design and develop software components for a multi-asset class execution management system, collaborating with client services to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong knowledge of C++ and relevant technical skills. The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of C++11/14/17 and the standard library.
• Familiarity with Boost is beneficial.
• Google Test or experience with other unit test frameworks required.
• Experience with Git or other distributed VCS required.
• Experience with Linux (preferably RHEL).

Responsibilities

• Software component design and development for our trading system.
• Working with client services to understand and translate business requirements.
• Creating documentation for changes.
• Contributing towards general technical health through refactoring and improving test coverage.

Skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Understanding of C++11/14/17

Familiarity with Boost

Experience with Google Test

Experience with Git

Experience with Linux

Tools

Boost

Google Test

Git

Docker

Linux

Job description

FlexTrade Systems is a global leader in high-performance multi-asset execution management and order management systems for equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, futures, and options. A pioneer in the field, FlexTrade is internationally recognized for introducing FlexTRADER®, the world’s first broker-neutral execution management trading system, which allows clients to completely control and customize their execution workflows through a comprehensive ability to search/access liquidity while maintaining the confidentiality of their trading strategies.

At FlexTrade, we hold our values close to heart, with pride and gratitude, as they guide us in everything that we do. We are dedicated to giving our clients a competitive edge, taking ownership of our responsibilities, being flexible to adapt to ever-changing environment and technology, bringing integrity to every interaction and we continue to improve, grow together and collaborate as one team. All of these while having fun truly makes FlexTrade a wonderful place to work.

The Team

We are actively seeking a C++ Developer for a unique opportunity to join the core development team working with our flagship product FlexTRADER, a highly customizable multi-asset class execution management system used by some of the largest investment banks and hedge funds in the world. The role represents an excellent opportunity to gain experience in dealing with high-profile contacts, cutting-edge technology, and the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Software component design and development for our trading system.
• Working with client services to understand and translate business requirements into technical.
• Creating documentation for changes.
• Contributing towards general technical health (refactoring, improving test coverage).

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of C++11/14/17 and the standard library.
• Familiarity with Boost is beneficial.
• Google Test or experience with other unit test frameworks.
• Experience with Git or other distributed VCS.
• Experience with Linux (We use RHEL).

Nice to have

• Good understanding of CI/CD processes and Docker.
• Experience with Python is beneficial

FlexTrade Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.

FlexTradeUKLtd conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History, Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.