Senior C++ Developer

We are looking for talented C++ developers to join Electronic Equities team to work on a leading ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform. The platform is built on top of the best available hardware and network solutions as well as state-of-the-art software technologies including: direct access to network cards to bypass the standard TCP/IP stack, explicit assignment of hot threads to physical processors to achieve the top performance and use the most recent C++(C++17/20) language features to get to the edge of impossible. And one step beyond.

The role includes development of new Algo models, Algo framework, market data distribution and ultra-low latency exchange connectors as a part of a global joined IT/business team.

Location: Lisbon based but will work with colleagues in all main locations globally.

Main Tasks:

Software development of eTrading platform modules, components and utils                                               

Be responsible for the platform including dev, support, CI/CD, bug fixing                                                      

Coordinate work with global engineering, business and support teams                                            

Innovation is expected as much of the work is ‘greenfield’                                                     

Technical Skills:

Recent C++ (any of 11/14/17/20), STL and Boost                                                       

Understanding of design & architecture principles, common data structures and algorithms                                                   

Confident Linux user including Linux dev tools (cmake, gcc, gdb)                                                        

(Nice to have) Unix scripts, bash, python                                                       

(Nice to have) Knowledge of FIX protocol or other Fintech protocols                                                 

Soft Skills:

Good written and spoken English                                                      

Ability to work as a part of a globally distributed team 

Main Tasks:

• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the trading platform
• Ensure the platform is developed and maintained to the highest standards of quality,security, and performance 
• Participate in an agile based software development life-cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews
• Collaborate with the production support team for release and maintenance of the components