Montréal [Hybrid] C++ Algo Developer

Business Overview:

The team provides clients with Cash Equities execution on 100+ markets in 30+ countries worldwide. The Team provides the full spectrum of execution capabilities: Direct Market Access, Smart Order Routing, and Algorithmic Execution.

The team uses C++ as its primary language for latency and throughput critical components: Algorithmic Container, Smart Order Router, Market Access layer, and Market Data platform. These applications process hundreds of millions orders per day with small double-digit microsecond latencies or less. The teams developing these applications are flat and compact, working in close cooperation with the Quants and Front Office.

Responsabilities

-Develop and support the Equities Algorithmic Trading Platform

-Face off to the business to understand requirements and translate it into design.

-Heavily involved in architectural design discussions to help shape the strategic direction of the platform.

-Assist the Level 1 Support Team during incidents/outages

-Assist the Coverage Team in answering client question with regard to platform behavior and order performance.

-Liaise with teams regionally and globally (distributed multi-skilled team).

-Take end-to-end responsibility for delivery: participate in design, coding, peer review, work with QA and Production Support teams on releases.

-Provide mentorship to junior members of the team.

Must Have:

-7 + years of C++ development

-Relevant education such as a BSc / MSc / PhD in a relevant subject such as Finance, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Econometrics, Statistics or Engineering, or the equivalent work experience or qualifications

-Expert knowledge of low latency programming techniques, strong skills to design for best possible performance.

-Good knowledge of Linux (OS, scripting, common toolset).

-Experience of working in a robust technology environment with a clear appreciation of software development best practices and change control procedures.

Nice to have:

-Experience in the Finance / Front Office Technology domain.

-Understanding of market microstructure in Equity markets.

-Expert knowledge of TCP/IP networking, UDP/Multicast is a plus.