Localization: Lisbon or Porto
Job description:
We are looking for talented C++ developers to join Electronic Equities team to work on a leading ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform. The platform is built on top of the best available hardware and network solutions as well as state-of-the-art software technologies including: direct access to network cards to bypass the standard TCP/IP stack, explicit assignment of hot threads to physical processors to achieve the top performance and use the most recent C++(C++17/20) language features to get to the edge of impossible. And one step beyond.
The role includes development of new Algo models, Algo framework, market data distribution and ultra-low latency exchange connectors as a part of a global joined IT/business team.
Location: Lisbon based but will work with colleagues in all main locations globally.
Main Tasks:
* Software development of eTrading platform modules, components and utils
* Be responsible for the platform including dev, support, CI/CD, bug fixing
* Coordinate work with global engineering, business and support teams
* Innovation is expected as much of the work is 'greenfield'
Technical Skills:
* Recent C++ (any of 11/14/17/20), STL and Boost
* Understanding of design & architecture principles, common data structures and algorithms
* Confident Linux user including Linux dev tools (cmake, gcc, gdb)
* (Nice to have) Unix scripts, bash, python
* (Nice to have) Knowledge of FIX protocol or other Fintech protocols
Soft Skills:
* Good written and spoken English
* Ability to work as a part of a globally distributed team
Main Tasks:
* Responsible for the development and maintenance of the trading platform
* Ensure the platform is developed and maintained to the highest standards of quality, security, and performance
* Participate in an agile based software development life-cycle including technical analysis, documentation, development, testing and code reviews
* Collaborate with the production support team for release and maintenance of the components
Technical Skills:
* At least 5 years software development experience, with at least 2 years as an IT team lead
* Experience with electronic trading platforms or other high-load real-time systems
* Experience in agile development methodologies
* Experience in migration / refactoring projects to new rails
Language Skills:
* C++
* Python
* SDLC
* English
Soft Skills:
* Focusing on targets (tasks)
* Ability to work with team