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Senior C++ Developer - Market Access
IO Tech Solutions Limited · Hong Kong · back to the listing
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What this role officially is
software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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Senior Market Access Developer
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and automate systems supporting:
• pre-trade risk controls and regulatory controls
• internal matching engine
• position inventory management
• Build and maintain resilient, distributed architectures that meet strict availability and performance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, reusable software by applying best practices in engineering standards.
• Support continuous delivery by creating automated tests and enhancing build/deployment toolchains.
• Participate in regular code reviews and contribute to peer learning through knowledge sharing and technical training.
Profile Required
Minimum Qualifications
• Solid experience with C++ (C++11/14), with supporting work experience and/or contributions to personal or open-source projects.
• Strong software design and architecture skills, with a quality-first mindset.
• Previous experience in Finance is required (not mandatory).
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with C++17 and/or template metaprogramming.
• Interest in C++20/23/26 and keeping up with modern C++ evolution.
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency-related development challenges.
• Experience developing on Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of network protocols and/or socket programming.
• Experience with Python scripting.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, test, and automate systems supporting:
• pre-trade risk controls and regulatory controls
• internal matching engine
• position inventory management
• Build and maintain resilient, distributed architectures that meet strict availability and performance requirements.
• Deliver high-quality, reusable software by applying best practices in engineering standards.
• Support continuous delivery by creating automated tests and enhancing build/deployment toolchains.
• Participate in regular code reviews and contribute to peer learning through knowledge sharing and technical training.
Profile Required
Minimum Qualifications
• Solid experience with C++ (C++11/14), with supporting work experience and/or contributions to personal or open-source projects.
• Strong software design and architecture skills, with a quality-first mindset.
• Previous experience in Finance is required (not mandatory).
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with C++17 and/or template metaprogramming.
• Interest in C++20/23/26 and keeping up with modern C++ evolution.
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency-related development challenges.
• Experience developing on Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of network protocols and/or socket programming.
• Experience with Python scripting.
Originally posted on Himalayas