Senior Software Engineer C Options Trading

Qualifications
You’ll need excellent communication and problem-solving skills and an interest for growing and making an impact
Experience working on a US options trading system is required
Strong experience as an engineer in the trading industry is required with a focus on C++
Proven track record of working on US Options Trading Systems, whether it is high or mid frequency
Skills in building and optimising trading systems as well as maintaining high performance and quality standard
Familiarity with large-scale projects that require quick and independent solutions
Understanding of quantitative trading needs
A keen interest in brand new technology with applications in high frequency trading for low latency and high throughput
Solid academic background in a STEM discipline from a good university
Responsibilities
The role involves collaboration with trading and technology teams as well as leading reasonably sized projects independently
Building and optimizing high-performance options trading systems using C++
Independently leading high – quality projects that vary in size
Collaborating with Quantitative Traders to drive innovation in options trading systems
Work in a high-pressure environment and provide quick solutions
Job description
Our client is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Delta One team, in their successful options trading desk. Our client is one of the most renowned global players for high frequency trading in the financial industry. This team is focused on exchanging connectivity, ensuring market access and better understanding the structure of US options to optimize their trading systems.

The role involves collaboration with trading and technology teams as well as leading reasonably sized projects independently. You’ll need excellent communication and problem-solving skills and an interest for growing and making an impact. Experience working on a US options trading system is required.

Responsibilities:
• Building and optimizing high-performance options trading systems using C++.
• Independently leading high – quality projects that vary in size.
• Collaborating with Quantitative Traders to drive innovation in options trading systems.
• Work in a high-pressure environment and provide quick solutions.

Requirements & Qualifications:
• Strong experience as an engineer in the trading industry is required with a focus on C++.
• Proven track record of working on US Options Trading Systems, whether it is high or mid frequency.
• Skills in building and optimising trading systems as well as maintaining high performance and quality standard.
• Familiarity with large-scale projects that require quick and independent solutions.
• Understanding of quantitative trading needs.
• A keen interest in brand new technology with applications in high frequency trading for low latency and high throughput.
• Solid academic background in a STEM discipline from a good university.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new effort of a global trading company, with high rewards on offer as well as career progression opportunities. For a conversation regarding the role, you can reach out to me at dsiampanis@algocapitalgroup.com