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# HFT Developer

- **Company:** Harrington Starr
- **Location:** Glasgow, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Network Protocols, System Programming, WebSocket, Multithreading, Low Latency, Apache Kafka, Network Optimization
- **Published:** May 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/hft-developer-glasgow/2779048071-2/

## About the Role

* Strong commercial C++ experience (8+ years preferred)
 * Background in high-load and low-latency systems
 * Experience optimising systems for micro/nano-second performance
 * Strong understanding of multithreading, algorithms, and systems programming
 * Exposure to market data, exchange connectivity, or trading systems is highly beneficial
 * Knowledge of WebSockets, FIX, Kafka or network protocols preferred

Bonus experience:

 * Kernel bypass / DPDK
 * System-level or network optimisation
 * Financial markets or HFT environments

Fully remote opportunity with strong compensation and long-term growth potential within a highly technical environment.

## Description

The role is focused on developing and optimising high-load systems where performance, reliability, and speed are critical. You'll be working closely with trading and engineering teams to improve latency, scalability, and overall trading infrastructure performance.


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