Contract C++ Developer - eFX

Investigo • TRAFFIC • London, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 16h ago

Contract C++ Developer - eFX Platform

Location: London (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)
Contract Length: 12 Months
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: ASAP

Company Overview

A leading London-based investment bank is seeking a highly skilled C++ Developer to join its eFX technology team. This team is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performance, low-latency, and highly distributed trading platform that supports electronic FX trading globally.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on development role focused on designing and implementing scalable, multithreaded C++ applications for the bank's eFX trading infrastructure. You will work closely with traders, quants, and other technologists to deliver robust, high-throughput solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimise high-performance C++ applications for electronic FX trading.
Build and maintain multithreaded, distributed systems capable of handling large volumes of market data and order flow.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and supportable solutions.
Conduct performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting in production environments.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration processes.

Required Skills & Experience

Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C+ or later).
Strong experience with multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency programming.
Proven track record in developing high-throughput distributed systems.
Deep understanding of Linux development using gcc, gdb, git, and associated debugging tools.
Solid knowledge of the Standard Template Library (STL).
Experience with Boost libraries is highly desirable.
Familiarity with system, network, or low-latency programming.
Working knowledge of messaging and communication protocols including TCP, UDP, multicast, and data encoding.
Understanding of SQL and basic DDL operations.
Knowledge of all aspects of software design, development, and deployment.
Experience designing scalable, high-availability, supportable distributed architectures.
Working knowledge of FX products, pricing, and real-time risk management is desirable.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with business stakeholders.

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