[Hiring] C++ Trading Systems Developer @SmartIPlace

Role Description

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

• 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 the software development life cycle process/methodology.
• Building business level subject matter expertise in trading systems functionality and processing.
• Providing second level support for production on an ad hoc basis, when necessary.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT/Computer Science.
• 10+ 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.