Senior C++ Engineer

Location: Greater London

We're looking for a Senior C++ Engineer to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. You will be part of a high-performing team developing a global derivatives algorithmic trading platform.

This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with technologists, quants, and traders, optimizing proprietary trading technology for market-leading performance and reliability. You will contribute to the full stack, from venue connectivity to trading engines, in an open and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities Develop software that communicates with exchanges via APIs, handling market data and order transmission using protocols such as FIX, Websocket, or HTTP Ensure software quality by utilizing, maintaining, and extending testing suites

Optimize exchange communication through kernel bypass and connection handling

Research exchange behavior to align platform operations

Implement solutions using exchange SDKs in C++, Rust, Python, and Type Script Implement  trading algorithms based on requirements from traders and quants

Translate trading requirements into robust software implementations

Improve stability, reliability, and performance of the trading engine

Enhance monitoring and observability in partnership with Trading Operations Investigate and resolve production issues, including crashes and performance bottlenecks

Prepare for releases and deployments of new trading engine versions

Requirements

Minimum 5 years post-graduation professional C++ software development experience in the financial industry

Solid understanding of parallel, asynchronous, and multithreaded programming for distributed systems

Good knowledge of algorithms and data structures

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of trading lifecycle, including order capture, execution, allocation workflow, settlement, and compliance

Technical skills in scripting languages such as Python, Power Shell, C#, SQLProven track record in application deployment best practices

Experience in proactive system monitoring and troubleshooting

Nice to have Excellent communication skills for interaction with traders, developers, and stakeholders

Ability to thrive in high-pressure trading room environments

Experience working under demanding deadlines with changing priorities

Experience in commodity trading and supply operations, ideally within the energy sector

We offerEPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover

Private medical insurance and dental care Employee Assistance Program Competitive group pension plan Cycle scheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans

Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events

Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses

If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program