C++ Trading Systems Trade Matching Engine Developer

Job Description

We are currently looking for a highly motivated C++ Trading Systems Trade Matching Engine Developer with demonstrated experience in designing, developing and delivering core production software solutions in a mission critical trading systems environment.

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
• Adhering to software development life cycle process/methodology
• 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

Organizational Structure:
• The developer will be an integral part of a core development team and report to the Trading System Development management team.

Qualifications:
• Strong knowledge of the logical business domain and transaction handling (i.e. functional programming of business logic) in Options and/or Equities trading systems required
• 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
• 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 TCP/IP multicast and socket programming a 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