> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1889078-c-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1889078-c-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++ Developer - **Company:** Georgia Tek Systems - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Boost (C++ Libraries), Unix, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CMake, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Memory Management, Financial Information EXchange, High-Frequency Trading, Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Performance Tuning, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Multithreading, Scripting, Standard Template Library (STL), Concurrency, Git, Containerization, Kubernetes, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Build Tools, TIBCO (Software), Docker - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/cdeveloper-in-chicago-il-chicago-il--4573dee6-e40a-4fc9-a0cb-3d4f3b80cf0f ## About the Role + STL, Boost libraries + Multithreading and concurrency + Memory management and performance tuning * Experience in Linux/Unix environments * TCP/IP networking and socket programming * FIX Protocol knowledge * Experience with Git and build systems (CMake/Make) Required Domain Experience * Minimum 3+ years in Banking / Capital Markets environment * Experience working in: + Investment Banking Trading desks + Front Office Trading Technology + Electronic Trading Platforms * Strong understanding of: + Market microstructure + Order book mechanics + Trade lifecycle (order * execution * clearing * settlement) Preferred Qualifications * Experience with Equities / FX / Derivatives trading platforms * Knowledge of pricing models and quantitative concepts * Experience with high-frequency trading environments * Familiarity with cloud-based trading infrastructure (AWS/Azure) * Exposure to scripting languages (Python preferred) Soft Skills * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Ability to work in high-pressure, time-critical trading environments * Excellent communication skills with business and technology teams * Ownership mindset and accountability Nice to Have * Experience with low-latency networking (Solarflare, DPDK) * Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace) * CI/CD pipeline exposure * DevOps and containerization knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes) Skills: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Kafka, Banking Services, C++ Programming Language, C++ Standard Template Library (STL), CMake, Capital Markets, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Concurrency, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Derivatives, DevOps, Docker, Financial Information eXchange (FIX), Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading, Git, Investment Services, Linux Operating System, Memory Management, Messaging Technology, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multithreaded Programming, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sockets, Software Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), TIBCO Product family, Trading Platforms, Trading Systems, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Unix Operating Systems ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [The 10 C++ programming questions to expect in an interview](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/50-the-10-c-programming-questions-to-expect-in-an-interview) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/162-highest-paying-tech-companies-in-europe)