HFT Developer
Harrington Starr
Birmingham, UK
3 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Algorithmic Trading
C++ (Programming Language)
Network Protocols
System Programming
WebSocket
Multithreading
Low Latency
Apache Kafka
Network Optimization
Job 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.
Requirements
- 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.
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