Contract Lead C++ Software Engineer

Global Financial Services organisation is hiring for a Contract Lead C++ Software Engineer to drive the development of high-performance algorithmic and real-time trading systems. This is a unique opportunity to lead a talented team of C++ engineers and collaborate closely with the Electronic Market Making and Trading Business to build the next-generation trading platform. This is a 6-month Contract paying between 600 - 675 per day Inside IR35. Hybrid working, 2 days per week in the office.

As a Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in shaping the system's architecture, optimizing performance, and ensuring operational excellence. You will be hands-on in coding, designing, and developing core trading stack components, while fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing team of software engineers,
ensuring best practices and high coding standards.
- Hands-On Development: Architect, design, and develop highly optimized, low-latency trading
solutions in C++.
- System Stability & Performance: Ensure maximum uptime for trading systems across markets,
implementing performance and latency optimizations.
- Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with business stakeholders, quantitative
researchers, and traders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Code Quality & Review: Perform PR reviews, drive best development practices, and maintain
robust version control and CI/CD processes.

Requirements:

- 5+ years' experience in team leadership, with direct responsibility for managing developers
- Proven track record in building scalable trading platforms within Hedge Funds, Proprietary
Trading Firms, Liquidity Providers, or Large Financial Institutions.
- Deep expertise in C++ programming, object-oriented design, and low-latency systems.
- Strong knowledge of systems design, distributed computing, performance tuning, and Linux-
based development.
- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and modern development tools (Git,
CI/CD pipelines).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related
field.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

- Experience with additional languages (Python, Java) is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of software development tools and automation frameworks.
- Ability to drive technical strategy and influence stakeholders.

Please apply for immediate interview!

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