C++ Trading Infrastructure Developer Sr

Up to $185K

Responsibilities:
-Provide technical expertise for the design and development of high performance trading platforms.
-Demonstrate ability to analyze complex business and technical problems and make sound technical decisions proactively and in both self-directed and collaborative projects.
-Utilize C++ design and programming to develop robust, flexible software solutions. Focus will be on high performance distributed messaging applications and infrastructure.
-Responsible for the design, development and deployment of new and existing infrastructure components pertaining to the execution of cash equities orders.
-Responsible for development of low latency external market and customer connectivity gateways.
-Responsible for proposing new designs and modifying existing ones to continuously improve performance, functionality, and stability of the system.
-Build upon existing tools and processes to improve performance and scalability of client connectivity.
-Facilitate communication and collaboration with trading desk, level 1 support, and peer technology teams.

Qualifications:
-Solid understanding of System Analysis and Design fundamentals.
-Solid understanding of Software Development Life Cycle steps.
-5+ years experience in C++ in a Unix/Linux environment.
-3+ years experience in multi-threaded and real time programming with trading applications.
-Experience with FIX and other financial protocols a plus.
-Knowledge and experience with exchange interfaces.
-Experience working with TCP/IP, UDP/IP multicast and other high performance messaging systems.
-Experience with realtime or near-realtime high volume messaging systems.
-Experience with Boost, STL, and or other template based libraries.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Knowledge of financial products and trading platforms is a plus.
-Passion for solving investment business problems through the use of technology.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
-Strong critical reasoning skills.
-Detail-oriented approach to solving problems.
-Enthusiasm for learning & results oriented.
-Strong work ethic & high degree of integrity.
-Self starter and able to work with minimal supervision.


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