Algorithmic Trading C++ Software Engineer (Full time)
- Toronto, ON, Canada
On-site
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Workplace
- On-site
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Company Description
SCT resources have a broad range of skills in different technologies. The large skill-set has been made possible by a conscious focus on strengthening our skills base. Every person selected for our team brings something new, something that adds to our offerings. We learn continuously, both on the job and through formal training programs.
Job Description
Salary - 130 to 160 k (Full time)
Masters degree from a top-tier university in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related field, PhD preferred.
Multiple opportunities available for Software Engineers. You will collaborate extensively with dynamic trading groups and work directly with traders to design, build and test cutting edge trading systems. There are also opportunities to be a part of a core development team that is responsible for developing and maintaining a high performance algorithmic trading platform.
As a Software Engineer, you will wear many hats and be able to apply your exceptional C++ programming skills across the business. If you are an experienced Software Engineer who is looking for a challenging opportunity to excel in a fast paced environment, you have found your home.
Qualifications:
-Experience in creating/supporting cross-platform multithreaded applications.
-Strong computer programming skills using C++ in a Windows and Linux environment.
-Experience in object-oriented design.
-Experience with multithreaded programming.
-Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
-Strong understanding of computer systems eg operating systems, networks, performance optimization, etc.
-Ability to work on a complete project life cycle: requirement capturing, design, development and final deployment to production.
-Ability to work with team members yet be motivated and self-directed.
-Ability to work on multiple projects and provide proper project estimates.
-Willingness and desire to constantly improve skills and embrace new ideas.
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or its equivalent.
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Responsibilities
The Software Engineer will work directly with traders to build and test cutting-edge trading systems. They will also take part in a core team that develops and maintains a high-performance trading platform, taking projects from requirements through to production.
Requirements
Candidates need strong C++ skills on Windows and Linux, experience with multithreaded and object-oriented design, and a solid grasp of computer systems. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required, and a Master's or PhD from a top-tier university is preferred.
Skills
- C++
- Multithreaded programming
- Object-oriented design
- Linux
- Windows
- Operating systems
- Network programming
- Performance optimization
- Requirements gathering
- Software design
- Software deployment
- Project estimation
- Analytical problem solving
- Algorithmic trading systems
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Software
- Technology
Keywords
- C++
- algorithmic trading
- trading systems
- multithreading
- object-oriented design
- Linux
- Windows
- high-performance computing
- software engineering
- operating systems
- performance optimization
- cross-platform development
- trading platform
- quantitative finance
- fintech
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- C++
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering