Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Windows C / C++, C#) London to £80k FTC

Are you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ skills?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, hands-on role at a global market data provider.

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join an Agile team focussed on building and maintaining Exchange Connectivity software systems that require real-time and low latency, maintaining data feeds and developing key underlying transport protocols for data transmission. The platform has been built with C++ and C# deploying to AWS and requires high scalability and low latency - they currently handle 40 billion messages per day.

• You have C / C++ development skills on Windows OS, some C# experience would be useful but not essential
• You have full software development lifecycle experience
• You have a good knowledge of networking protocols e.g. TCP/IP, multicast
• You have a strong grounding in Computer Science fundamentals e.g. multi-threading, OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
• You’re collaborative with great communication skills

Please note this is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, with full benefits

As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you’ll receive a competitive package:

• Salary to £80k
• 25 days holiday
• Pension
• Life Assurance and Income protection
• Private Medical and Dental care
• Gym subsidy and wellness apps
• Cycle to work scheme
• Ability to buy stock options
• Family leave and sabbaticals
• Continuous training and career development including personalised budget
• Gain valuable finance / exchange connectivity experience