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China - C++ Specs - Gravitas Recruitment Group

Gravitas Recruitment GroupLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 20 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop cutting-edge, high-performance software in the dynamic financial sector, working on complex market data exchange systems. You'll thrive here if you possess strong C++ skills, a passion for low-latency optimization, and a desire to contribute to a collaborative and technologically advanced team. Apply now to take your career to the next level!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
London, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago

Job Description

China - C++ Specs

The China - C++ Specs role involves developing high-performance software systems focused on market data exchange connectivity within a trading environment. The position demands a strong grasp of object-oriented programming and low latency, high frequency data processing to meet demanding performance and scalability goals.

About the Company
Our client operates in the financial sector, specialising in trading and market data services. The company is known for its advanced technological infrastructure and collaborative working culture.

Role Overview
As a C++ Specs specialist, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing complex market data exchange applications. You will work closely with infrastructure and trading teams to deliver scalable, low latency solutions that support both regional and global trading operations. Success in this role involves ensuring system performance and stability through effective coding and optimisation techniques.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Lead the development of software applications using C++ on Linux.
  • Manage multi-threading, sockets, and inter-process communication (IPC).
  • Profile, tune, and optimise system performance for low latency and high throughput.
  • Pay close attention to detail and possess thorough understanding of full life-cycle development and performance optimisation methodologies.
  • Knowledge of financial products, exchange connectivity, and market data is a plus.

Nice to Have

  • Proficiency in Python.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of high-performance market data exchange connectivity applications.
  • Build and optimise software systems to process large data volumes with minimal latency.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, quantitative, project management, and strategy teams to deliver scalable solutions.
  • Manage the full software development lifecycle, including performance tuning and stability enhancements.

Requirements

  • Right to work in Asia.
  • A bachelor's degree (or higher) in a technical or related discipline.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ experience designing and developing object-oriented applications using C++ on Linux.
  • On-site work environment.
  • Employment duration of 2 weeks, starting on 30/07/2026.

If you have the relevant skills and experience, please apply with an updated CV.

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