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VP, C++ Developer - OMS Technology

Jefferies · jefferies.com
New YorkExecutive8+ yrs
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C++ development leadership for OMS technology.

PythonC++RedisKafkaLinux

Details

Found
5 d ago · posted 2026-10-30
Location
New York, NY
Pay (as listed)
$200,000–$250,000 a year

Full description

We are seeking an experienced C++ developer to join our Equities OMS and Electronic Trading Technology team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems used across the order lifecycle, including order management, routing, execution, risk controls, and exchange connectivity. This is a hands-on front-office technology role requiring close collaboration with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and support high-performance OMS and electronic trading applications. • Build scalable, low-latency solutions using modern C++. • Develop and maintain FIX connectivity, market data integrations, and exchange interfaces. • Partner with trading, product, operations, and risk teams to deliver business functionality. • Drive system performance, reliability, and operational excellence. • Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews. • Support production systems and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced trading environment. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record delivering electronic trading and front-office trading platforms. • Expert knowledge of modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred). • Strong Linux development experience. • Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems. • Experience building front-office trading systems. • Strong knowledge of: • Order Management Systems (OMS) • FIX Protocol • Market Data • Smart Order Routing • Execution Workflows • Pre-Trade Risk Controls • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Qualifications • Equities electronic trading experience. • Experience with EMS, DMA, or algorithmic trading platforms. • Knowledge of Kafka, Aeron, Redis, KDB+, and Python. • Experience optimizing low-latency and high-throughput systems. • Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives. • Experience driving adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices across the SDLC to improve developer productivity, software quality, and delivery speed. • Familiarity with AI-powered development platforms, agent-driven workflows, and engineering automation at scale. What We're Looking For A highly motivated engineer who combines deep C++ expertise with strong electronic trading knowledge, takes ownership of critical systems, and thrives in a fast-paced front-office environment. Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - $250,000.

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