> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1495811-c-engineer-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1495811-c-engineer-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # C++ Engineer Developer - **Company:** Huxley Associates - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Network Sockets, Cloud Computing, CMake, Python (Programming Language), Redis, Systems Architecture, Sysadmin, Information Technology, Apache Kafka - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/42372977/ ## About the Role Job DescriptionTop tier Energy Trading client requires a senior C++ Pythom Quant Strat develop core components for the new Risk & PnL engine: Technical excellence: Implement clean, well-documented, tested, and extensible code Ownership: Be responsible for the performance and reliable operation of core components of the new Risk & PnL engine Teamwork: Collaborate closely with the rest of the team to implement high-performance pricers for our full spectrum of physical and financial trades Architectural vision: Ensure integration in broader Vitol infrastructure and systems, develop an overall understanding of our systems architecture and become a sparring partner to the Risk Architect Qualifications 8+ years' experience/full proficiency in C++ 17/20 Some familiarity with Python Ability to architect and implement code to address high-level requirements Experience implementing high-performance algorithms & grid computations Master's/PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, financial engineering, or an equivalent field from a top university Strong sense of ownership, ability to work independently as well as in a team Interest in business and how end users will use the product Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Full proficiency communicating in English in a business context (verbal & written) Additional Information Substantial prior experience with implementing or working with a Risk & PnL engine Interest in financial and commodities markets SysAdmin experience, e.g. cloud infrastructure, Redis, Kafka, CMake, network sockets techCandidate would have architected and delivered complex systems against ambiguous high level requirements and built high performance algorithms and grid/compute heavy code. To find out more about Huxley, please visit Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales ## Related Videos - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. All of them. How I became sysadmin on Azure, AWS, GCP and Alibaba.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100339-hacking-mssql-on-cloud-all-of-them-how-i-became-sysadmin-on-azure-aws-gcp-and-alibaba) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [Fake or News: Self-Driving Cars on Subscription, Crypto Attacks Rising and Working While You Sleep - Théodore Lefèvre](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1793-fake-or-news-self-driving-cars-on-subscription-crypto-attacks-rising-and-working-while-you-sleep-theodore-lefevre) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)