Software Developer
Company Overview
Our client is expanding its global trading operations and is establishing a growing technology presence in Amsterdam. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage and play a key role in shaping the future of a high-performance trading business supporting options markets.
Working closely with trading and technology teams, you will develop the systems that power electronic trading operations and contribute directly to the firm's continued growth.
The Role
As a C++ Software Engineer, you will design, build, and optimise mission-critical trading infrastructure where performance, reliability, and scalability are paramount.
You will work on low-latency systems responsible for market connectivity, order execution, and market data processing, partnering directly with traders and quantitative professionals to turn complex models into highly efficient production software.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop ultra-low-latency trading systems in modern C++
- Build and maintain execution engines where microsecond performance matters
- Develop high-throughput market data feed handlers capable of processing large volumes of real-time market data
- Partner closely with quantitative traders to implement pricing and trading models
- Analyse system bottlenecks and continuously improve latency, throughput, and reliability
- Own software throughout the full development lifecycle from design through deployment
- Work extensively within Linux-based production environments
- Contribute to architecture decisions as the Amsterdam technology team continues to grow
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional C++ development experience
- Strong Linux systems programming experience
- Solid understanding of:
- Concurrency
- Multi-threading
- Memory management
- Data structures and algorithms
- Software architecture and design patterns
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Preferred Experience
- Options trading experience
- Market making experience
- Electronic trading systems
- Financial markets technology
- Low-latency infrastructure development
What's On Offer
- Opportunity to join a growing Amsterdam trading technology team at an early stage
- Direct impact on business and technology decisions
- High Skilled Migrant (Kennismigrant) visa sponsorship
- Relocation support for international candidates
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative environment working alongside experienced traders and engineers
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