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Lead C++ Engineer

United Kingdom, London 120000.00 - 135000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 23, 2026
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Job Description

A leadership role combining low-latency engineering, stakeholder engagement, and pragmatic system modernisation within a high-impact trading environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Define and drive the technical vision for the team, aligning with both stakeholder needs and long-term system evolution
  • Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, encouraging autonomy and ownership
  • Work closely with trading desks, quants, and risk teams to deliver business-critical functionality
  • Improve delivery processes, release cadence, and system reliability
  • Lead the modernisation of legacy components, balancing innovation with operational stability
  • Remain hands-on where needed, contributing to C++ and Python code in production

Requirements

  • Strong C++ experience within low-latency or real-time systems
  • Exposure to Python (or willingness to work with it)
  • Experience working on complex, business-critical platforms (ideally within trading or financial systems)
  • Proven ability to lead teams and influence across stakeholders
  • Experience working with legacy systems and improving them pragmatically (rather than full rebuilds)
  • Strong communication skills and commercial awareness

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