C++ Software Engineer (Greater London)

Software Engineer (C++) | Contract | Financial Trading | Hybrid / London

Cititec Talent is working with a leading Investment Bank to recruit a C++ Software Engineer to work within a high-performing front-office trading technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to build and optimise cutting-edge systems that directly impact trading performance and execution.

As a C++ Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting a range of high-performance services and infrastructure critical to front-office trading operations.

Your work will include systems related to:

• Market data ingestion and processing
• Order management
• Internal messaging layers
• Security reference data management
• Position keeping systems
• Supporting back-end components for trading user interfaces
• You will collaborate with traders, quants, and fellow engineers to deliver reliable, low-latency solutions in a fast-paced trading environment.

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on experience in C++ with a strong focus on performance and optimisation
• Experience building high-performance, low-latency systems on Linux platforms
• Proficiency in Python for tooling and scripting
• Solid understanding of Linux systems, including debugging and performance tuning
• Experience with FIX protocol and/or other exchange connectivity protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in front-office trading environments is highly desirable

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Rate: Up to £650/day (Inside IR35)

Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract