C++ Trading Platform Developer

CMC Markets is seeking a Senior Low Latency Java Developer to join our Quantitative Strategies team within Pricing & Risk, working on our high-performance, high-frequency trading platform.This is a hands-on role at the core of our market-making technology stack, where nanoseconds matter and engineering excellence is critical. You'll design and build ultra-low latency pricing and risk systems that directly power our global trading operations.If you thrive in performance-critical environments and want your work to have real market impact, we'd love to hear from you.The RoleUltra-Low Latency EngineeringDevelop and optimise high-performance Java (21+) systems for pricing, risk and trading.Build and enhance components within a low latency, high-throughput trading architecture.Apply advanced concurrency, memory management and performance tuning techniques.System Design & OwnershipTake responsibility for designing scalable, resilient and maintainable systems.Contribute to architectural, A leading global financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Lead KDB Developer to build next-generation infrastructure for futures trading. The role involves designing scalable KDB systems, collaborating with quantitative teams, and ensuring high-quality code. Ideal..., An elite algorithmic market making firm is seeking a talented Quantitative Developer to join their highly technical team in London. The role involves developing high-performance trading platforms and implementing quantitative models. Candidates should have experience with..., A leading UK retailer is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to manage a high-performing engineering team. This role involves oversight of project delivery, maintaining high standards in software development, and ensuring team collaboration. The ideal candidate has extensive..., A leading diversified trading firm is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves designing and developing the full stack needed for global trading operations. Candidates should have proven Python experience and the ability to work...

decisions across the trading and risk platform.Build tooling to improve monitoring, maintenance and performance diagnostics.Trading-Focused CollaborationWork closely with Quants, Financial Engineering, Front Office and Business Operations.Support live trading systems, troubleshooting time-critical production issues.Contribute to the continuous evolution of our electronic trading infrastructure.Mentorship & Technical LeadershipProvide guidance and mentorship to junior developers.Champion engineering best practices, clean code principles and robust design patterns.What You'll BringStrong hands-on Java development experience within low latency financial systems.Deep understanding of performance optimisation, concurrency and JVM internals.Experience working on pricing, risk or electronic trading platforms.Knowledge of FIX protocol, order routing and broker connectivity highly beneficial.Strong mathematical and problem-solving mindset.Experience across asset classes such as FX, Equities, Commodities or Derivatives preferred.Ability to operate calmly in a fast-paced, front-office trading environment.Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.Minimum 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or another numerate discipline.Why Join CMC Markets?Direct impact on global trading and risk systems.Close proximity to the trading floor and real-time market operations.High-visibility role within a performance-driven engineering culture.Strong focus on continuous learning and technical excellence.Clear progression opportunities into senior technical and leadership roles.CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. Similar jobs

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