Market Access Developer (C++)

NJF Global Holdings
London, UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Algorithmic Trading Systems Engineering Bash Shell C++ (Programming Language) Continuous Integration Software Debugging Linux Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Software Construction Multithreading Real Time Systems
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Low Latency Software Version Control

Job description

They are seeking a C++ Market Access Developer to join a world-class engineering team responsible for building and evolving ultra-low latency systems that power global trading connectivity.

In this role, you will work on the core infrastructure that connects internal trading systems directly to global exchanges and liquidity venues. You will design, build, and enhance high-performance market access gateways and market data systems where precision, speed, and reliability are critical.

You will take ownership of end-to-end exchange connectivity, including onboarding new brokers and venues, implementing protocol changes, and ensuring production stability of mission-critical trading flows. The work spans high-performance systems engineering, real-time optimisation, and hands-on production support in a fast-moving environment.

This is a highly collaborative role working closely with traders, quants, and infrastructure teams, where engineering decisions have direct impact on live trading performance across global markets.

Requirements

5+ years of professional C++ development on Linux

Strong experience with Python and Bash scripting

Proven experience designing multithreaded and/or distributed systems

Hands-on experience with trading gateways or market data feed handlers

Strong understanding of low-latency system design and optimisation techniques

Experience working with production-grade, high-availability systems

Strong debugging skills in complex real-time systems

Experience with exchange connectivity, broker integration, or market access systems

Solid understanding of software engineering best practices (version control, testing, CI/CD)

Excellent communication and ability to work across technical and business teams

About the company

We are partnering with a top-tier global quantitative trading firm operating at the forefront of technology, data, and financial markets.

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