Lead Software Developer

RBC; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

Prism Trading Service is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join our global team, trading technology for Global Equity Trading.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Software Engineer to work within a high-performance team within the Capital Markets Quantitative and Technology Services department.

Based in London, you will be a key contributor in the delivery and on-going maintenance of high-profile initiatives within Global Equities (GE), working on our Trading and Execution infrastructure and utilizing C++, high efficiency, and high-performance data structures.

What will you do?

• Work as a member of a global team to build Technology solutions used across the Equity and Equity Derivatives trading desks.
• Design and implement trading services such as market data feed handler, order management, messaging layer, security reference data systems, position keeping systems, and services for user interfaces (C++, Python).
• Maintain, enhance, and refactor the existing trading and execution systems and services.
• Work with quants, traders, and other stakeholders to design, implement and test the services.
• Develop scripts and automate DevOps/SDLC (continuous integration pipeline, code quality tools, release methodologies).

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• Solid experience building highly performant, low-latency systems on Linux platform.
• Solid knowledge and skills in C++ programming. Must have ability to use the right construct for the problem and not introduce unnecessary complexity for the sake of using a new C++ construct. Develop maintainable software.
• Proficiency with Linux platform.
• Basic scripting skills, such as Python and database query coding is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in fast-paced environments delivering quality solutions.

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of cash equities and equity derivatives, market microstructure, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of financial data analysis, such as static reference data, corp. actions, market data, pricing, etc.
• Knowledge of Database (SQL, Indexing, clustering, performance).
• Experience in one or more of other primary programming languages, such as Java, C#, etc.
• Experience with DevOps (Jenkins, etc.).
• Experience with Web Services, such as Flask, React JS, etc.

What is in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• A world-class training program in financial services.
• Flexible working options fully supported.

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Job Skills

C++ Programming Language, C Sharp (Programming Language), Data Analysis, Equity Trading Systems, Java, JavaScript, Linux Programming, Python (Programming Language), Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Structured Query Language (SQL), Teamwork, Web Services

Additional Job Details

Address: 100 BISHOPSGATE: LONDON

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: CAPITAL MARKETS

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-01-16

Application Deadline: 2025-04-22

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

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