C++ Developer

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
BASED ON EXPERIENCE
Full Time
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

C++
Object-Oriented Programming
Financial services
Algorithmic trading
Development management
Software development
Software design
Data structure
TCP/IP
Socket programming
Real-time
Computer science
Management
Reporting
Specification
Trading
SAP BASIS
Equities
Debugging
Linux
Multicast
Boost
STL
Communication
Scripting
Python
Shell
Perl
Microsoft Exchange

Job Details

Our Client, An American multinational hedge fund and financial services company, is seeking a C++ Developer

Position Type: Full Time/Direct Hire

Job Summary:
The developer will be an integral part of a core development team and report to the Trading System Development management team

Major Responsibilities Include:
Assessing business and systems requirements and developing functional specifications.
Designing and developing high quality, high performance trading systems software written in C++ to meet deliverable timelines and requirements.
Building business level subject matter expertise in trading systems functionality and processing.
Provide second level support for production on an ad hoc basis when necessary.

Qualifications:
Full software development life cycle experience in a mission critical trading systems environment a must: Options, Equities, Futures, etc.
Must possess excellent software design skills and knowledge of advanced data structures.
Must have exceptionally strong C++ knowledge and debugging skills in a Linux environment.
Solid knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts a must.
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP multicast and socket programming required.
Knowledge of the BOOST libraries and STL required.
Must have experience in developing real-time applications in a distributed processing architecture.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
Strong knowledge of the logical business domain in Options or Equities trading systems a big plus.
Experience coding interface solutions for FIX, OPRA, CTA or UTP a big plus.
Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Shell, and Perl a plus.

Education and Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science.
7+ years of experience in C++ development.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in delivering software solutions in a trading systems environment for an Exchange or a Wall Street firm

Salary: 200k +