Senior C++ Developer - Vice President

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Software Engineering
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SKILLS

C/C++ Financial Markets Low Latency Trading Linux Network Protocols Kernel Development Scripting FPGAs

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior C++ Developer - Vice President

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - London (Hybrid)

Job Description

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], visit www.[Employer hidden].com.

Department Overview

Latency Sensitive Electronic Trading (LSET) provide execution and market data services to our clients offering a range of products. The team is globally based ensuring we are able to support our clients across the globe.

Role Overview

We are looking for a C/C++ developer to join our low latency development team. The team provides industry leading low-latency trading services for our clients, utilising multiple technologies. The candidate will focus on the C/C++ components and will be working alongside the wider development team. The role will require the candidate to be involved in all stages of development.

Skills, Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge required

  • Proven C/C++ development experience.
  • Experience with financial markets.
  • Experience of order entry gateway development.
  • Knowledge of Linux.
  • Understanding of network protocols is beneficial.
  • Experience with Kernel development is beneficial.
  • Some scripting knowledge.
  • Understanding of FPGAs is useful.
  • Is motivated by working in a high performing team.
  • Is flexible to change work streams as business priorities change.
  • Candidates should enjoy working in an agile development environment.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] competencies

Explore Insights & Vision, Making Strategic Decisions, Inspire Entrepreneurship in People, Elevate Organizational Capability, Inclusion.

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers from outside the EEA coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the EEA (who require a Tier 2 (General) visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that there are no other suitable candidates for this vacancy from inside the EEA. Please contact us if you are visiting our offices and require any form of personal assistance or physical adaptations to be provided for your appointment. A member of staff will be happy to help.

Diversity Statement

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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