Qube Research & Technologies

Market Access Developer - C++

Reposted 16 Days Ago

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London, Greater London, England, GBR

In-Office

Senior level

Financial Services

The Role

As a key member of the Market Access team, you will build market access systems, handle trading gateways, and collaborate with various teams at QRT.

Summary Generated by Built In

Qube Research & Technologies (QRT) is a global quantitative and systematic investment manager, operating in all liquid asset classes across the world. We are a technology and data driven group implementing a scientific approach to investing. Combining data, research, technology and trading expertise has shaped QRT’s collaborative mindset which enables us to solve the most complex challenges. QRT’s culture of innovation continuously drives our ambition to deliver high quality returns for our investors.

Your future role within QRT

A key member of the global Market Access (MA) team, building and enhancing market access systems for all spectrums of QRT trading business.
You will cover design, development, validation, deployment, and production support of QRT's trading gateways and market data handlers to global exchanges and brokers.
Ownership of exchange upgrades and broker onboardings, including gap analysis, development, and validation/certifications, which may require frequent communications with external exchanges, brokers and third-party providers.
Opportunities to work on low-latency aspects of the MA systems.
You will be exposed to or work on surrounding upstream and downstream systems.
You will be working with almost all teams in QRT, including quantitative analysts/developers, traders, operations, compliance, risk officers in addition to all IT teams.

Your present skillset

Minimum 5 years of C++ development on Linux platform.
Python and bash scripting skills essential.
Experience designing and implementing multithreaded and distributed systems.
Experience of exchange trading gateways and/or market data feed handlers.
Experience with FIX trading protocol advantageous.
Good knowledge of financial products desirable.
Experience in low latency optimization and tuning techniques advantageous.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills essential.
Being a motivated team player, with excellent problem-solving skills.

QRT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity as essential to our success. QRT empowers employees to work openly and respectfully to achieve collective success. In addition to professional achievement, we are offering initiatives and programs to enable employees achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Skills Required

Minimum 5 years of C++ development
Linux platform experience
Python and bash scripting skills
Experience designing and implementing multithreaded systems
Experience with exchange trading gateways
Experience with FIX trading protocol
Good knowledge of financial products
Experience in low latency optimization
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills

Qube Research & Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Qube Research & Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Qube Research & Technologies.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Office amenities such as free meals, social events, and wellness-focused workspaces are highlighted in multiple locations. Cycle-to-work schemes and onsite classes in Europe further enhance day-to-day quality of life.
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Two paid volunteer days and corporate donation matching were introduced firmwide. Some locations also cite generous annual leave allowances with options to buy additional days.
Healthcare Strength — Private medical coverage and life insurance are called out for the UK. Job listings reference health insurance in various regions, though specifics differ by office.