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Our client, a leading global financial firm is looking for an expert C++/Linux developer to work on their Equity Algorithmic trading systems. These systems provide benchmark execution strategies, rules based execution strategies, crossing and smart order routing.

The team is responsible for the full software life cycle of these systems. We work closely with our business partners in sales and trading, risk management, compliance, operations and other technology teams.

The developer will be responsible for building, testing and deploying strategic and tactical solutions for trading strategies, monitoring tools, improving scalability, performance and efficiency of the strategies.

   
Skills Required  

• Expert technical background in software development
• Strong experience developing C++ applications using STL/Boost for LINUX
• Solid understanding of enterprise-level multi-threaded architecture
• Scripting (Perl, shell, Ruby, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience on formal software development practices   

Skills Desired  

• Project management and team lead experience beneficial
• Knowledge of Finance/Trading
• Knowledge of the FIX protocol 

This role is based in Shanghai, China.


If this outstanding opportunity sounds like your next career move, please send your resume in Word format to Matthew Chung at resume@pinpointasia.com and put VICE PRESIDENT - HIGH-PERFORMANCE ALGORITHMIC TRADING SYSTEM C++ / LINUX DEVELOPER - SHANGHAI in the subject header.

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