Job Description

Job Title: C++ Developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Rate: DOE
Experience: 7 to 8 Years
Required Technical Skills

Strong hands-on expertise in C++ (C++14/17/20)
Deep understanding of:
- STL, Boost libraries
- Multithreading and concurrency
- Memory management and performance tuning
Experience in Linux/Unix environments
TCP/IP networking and socket programming
FIX Protocol knowledge
Experience with Git and build systems (CMake/Make)

Required Domain Experience

Minimum 3+ years in Banking / Capital Markets environment
Experience working in:
- Investment Banking Trading desks
- Front Office Trading Technology
- Electronic Trading Platforms
Strong understanding of:
- Market microstructure
- Order book mechanics
- Trade lifecycle (order → execution → clearing → settlement)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Equities / FX / Derivatives trading platforms
Knowledge of pricing models and quantitative concepts
Experience with high-frequency trading environments
Familiarity with cloud-based trading infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
Exposure to scripting languages (Python preferred)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in high-pressure, time-critical trading environments
Excellent communication skills with business and technology teams
Ownership mindset and accountability

Nice to Have

Experience with low-latency networking (Solarflare, DPDK)
Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace)
CI/CD pipeline exposure
DevOps and containerization knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes)

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