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# Lead C++ developer (London, hybrid)

- **Company:** TechMagic
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £86,059.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Code Generation, Data Stores, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), Linux, Financial Information EXchange, Posix, Qt (Software), Redis, Svelte, Socket Programming, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ZeroMQ (Concurrent Programming Libraries), Concurrency, Git, KDB+, Build Tools, C++14
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5850301461

## About the Role

* 10+ years of professional experience in software development.
 * Proven experience leading a technical team is required.
 * Deep expertise in Modern C++ (17/20/23): move semantics, constexpr, templates, etc.
 * Strong experience with Linux / POSIX environments.
 * Proficiency with build systems and tools: CMake / vcpkg, Git.
 * Hands-on experience with concurrency and shared memory tools.
 * Networking skills: ZeroMQ (or similar), low-level socket programming (TCP/UDP).
 * Proficiency in using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Codex, etc.) to enhance the development workflow.
 * English: Upper-Intermediate or higher.

Nice to Have:

 * Familiarity with kdb+, TypeScript, and code generation tools.
 * Experience with Svelte is a plus.
 * Experience in Financial or Trading domains (FIX Protocol, OMS, Market data feeds like ITCH/OUCH).
 * Knowledge of Redis or other in-memory data stores.
 * Familiarity with the Qt framework.

## Description

We are looking for a hands-on Lead C++ Engineer to lead a team of 4-6 developers building high-performance systems. This role combines technical leadership with active coding - you'll guide architecture and technical direction, mentor the team, and stay directly involved in development, while also serving as a key liaison between engineering and business stakeholders., * Manage a team of 4-6 C++ and UI developers.

 * Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, including product managers and other stakeholders
 * Make regular, hands-on code contributions.
 * Coordinate and collaborate with other technical teams across the organization.
 * Manage project timelines, deliverables, and cross-team communications.

What we are looking for:

 * Autonomy: You excel at working independently, learning on your own, and figuring out large, unfamiliar codebases without external support.
 * Ownership: You are ready to take full responsibility for the core part of the system.
 * Assertiveness: You can clearly communicate your technical vision and demonstrate your project understanding effectively.


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