C++ Developer
Chicago Financial Search
Chicago, IL, United States
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Compensation
$90,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Algorithmic Trading
C++ (Programming Language)
Software Code Optimization
Data Structures
Programming Tools
High-Frequency Trading
Linux System Administration
Network Programming
NoSQL
Software Engineering
SQL Databases
Multithreading
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Real Time Systems
Solid Principles
Low Latency
Programming Languages
Job description
We are a growing proprietary trading firm seeking an innovative C++ Software Developer to build and enhance automated trading strategies, platforms, and commercial tools. Focused on equities and options, with plans to expand into futures, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, contribute to business growth, and advance within a dynamic, expanding team. What You’ll Do:
- Develop and optimize automated trading strategies for equities, options, and futures.
- Enhance and commercialize existing trading platforms and tools.
- Design and improve scalable, high-performance trading systems.
- Collaborate with traders and analysts to deliver technical solutions.
- Analyze trading data to improve strategy performance.
- Optimize systems for low-latency, high-frequency trading.
- Develop risk management and regulatory compliance tools.
- Create technical documentation and performance reports.
Requirements
- Strong C++ server-side development skills in Linux environments.
- 2+ years of relevant experience
- Ability to quickly learn new programming tools and technologies.
- Experience with multithreading, thread safety, and real-time systems.
- Solid understanding of SOLID principles, data structures and strong network programming skills.
Preferred Skills
- Professional software development experience.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages and frameworks.
- Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems.
- Familiarity with financial markets and trading systems.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Personal Attributes
- Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies.
- Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for technology, innovation, and continuous learning.
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