Development & Programming

Job Role: Development & Programming
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Salary: £175,000 - £200,000 pa
Start Date: 13/11/2025
Job Reference: MM-00002845

Description



Senior C++ Software Developer – STL – UNIX - Chicago. - Tier-1 electronic trading organisation seeks to hire a Senior C++ Software Developer to join their Chicago team as part of an expansion plan for 2025. Senior C++ Software Developer with be a key contributor to the enhancement of their electronic trading ecosystem and surrounding electronic trading environment. The client is part of a large investment banking group, one of the largest financial institutions globally.

 

The Senior C++ Software Developer will:

 

  • Assist engineering manager with growth of the team in London and US office.
  • Define and be involved in development projects for their core real-time trading engine.
  • Work collaboratively with testing and engineering teams internally and externally.
  • Assist with further advancements in platform automation.
  • Take ownership of business and technical change requests.
  • Design and plan software change documentation.
  • Integration testing to ensure high quality QA.

 

The Senior C++ Software Developer will need to have:

 

  • A STEM background.
  • Team and project leadership experience is essential for this position.
  • Experience developing electronic trading software is essential for this position.
  • Significant experience of C++ development.
  • STL experience.
  • UNIX environment experience required.
  • Experience of electronic trading – exchange trading – low-latency trading - financial-based trading system environments.
  • Strong analytical skills for troubleshooting and diagnostic.
  • Ability to suggest/research new technologies, and quickly adapt to change.

 

Future proofing the technology environment is key for this position. They require a Senior C++ Software Developer that can bring new ideas, contribute to projects, assist with the adoption of automation, and help senior stakeholders grow the team.

 

Contact: Joseph Miller

Email: applications@millermaxwell.co.uk

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