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We are looking for talented individuals to join our team and contribute to Options’ future growth and success. We want to hear from candidates that are motivated, self-driven and have a passion to learn and develop their skills in the world of financial technology.\nWho are we?\nOptions is the largest global financial technology company headquartered in Belfast. We are at the forefront of banking and trading infrastructure, serving clients globally with offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, London, Cambridge, Paris, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, and Auckland. At Options, our services are woven into the hottest trends in global tech, including high-performance Networking, Cloud, Security, and AI (Artificial Intelligence).\nWhy Options?\nGlobal travel: We have offices in New York, Chicago, Toronto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Paris, London, Cambridge, Belfast and more.\nCareer Development: You will have access to professional skills development and technical training designed to help you grow throughout your career with us.\nHigh-Performing, Autonomous Teams: Join a self-sufficient, successful team where your ideas can make a real impact.\nCompetitive Rewards: In addition to a competitive salary, we reward our employees with a range of bonus incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.\nThe Role\nThe successful candidate will assist with the development and maintenance of low latency trading platforms in an agile environment, working in the full development life cycle of applications using C++.\nWe’re looking for someone who has technical proficiency in:\nOne -two years’ experience in a related role involving the design and development experience.\n\nThe ability to demonstrate previous experience with C++ including STL / Boost.\n\nExperience in working with Linux/Unix environments e.g. Red-Hat, CentOS.\n\nScripting knowledge of BASH, Perl and Python.\n\nProficiency with system testing and debugging tools.\n\nDemonstrable analytical and problem-solving ability.\n\nExperience with Agile working, TDD / BDD, CI / CD.\n\nTypical Job duties would include:\nDevelop and implement applications written in C/C++ supporting our low latency trading platform.\n\nWork across the full development life cycle to create new features while maintaining and testing existing applications.\n\nSupport our clients and get involved in the investigation of production issues\n\nCarry out system integration, regression testing and enhance automated regression testing tools to increase overall test coverage.\n\nWork with other agile team members in ensuring quality software releases.\n\nWe’re also looking for candidates with:\nStrong research, writing and communication skills.\n\nAbility to work in a fast-paced and changeable working environment.\n\nExceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.\n\nDesire to travel and see the world.\n\nAbility to work independently and manage your own projects in a professional manner.\n\nA passion for innovation and the financial technology sector.\n\nStrong interpersonal skills.\n\nProject management skills and proven ability to manage own workload.\n\nWhat We Offer\nWe provide a competitive benefits package tailored to the technology and financial services sector:\nHealth & Wellness: Comprehensive healthcare support, risk benefits and digital wellness resources.\nFamily Support: Enhanced family leave benefits.\nProfessional Growth: Access to professional learning platforms and internal development programs.\nRetirement: Pension/retirement schemes to support your long-term financial planning.\nHow to apply\nSubmit a CV and cover letter to the C++ Software Developer/Engineer position. 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