Low-latency C++ VP Senior Developer

We are seeking for a 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖++ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗩𝗣 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 to join our client, a prestigious global investment bank, and be a driving force in the evolution of their digital platforms. In this key role, you will leverage your extensive C++ expertise and design acumen to work with critical market data, including real-time feeds and storage solutions. You will be responsible for developing and continuously improving high-performance, low-latency systems essential for their global operations.

𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆: The purpose of this role is to design, develop, and enhance software solutions, employing diverse engineering methodologies, to deliver vital business, platform, and technological capabilities for our client's customers and internal stakeholders.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

• Develop and deliver superior software solutions utilizing industry-standard programming languages, frameworks, and tools, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and optimal performance.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers within our client's organization to define software requirements, formulate strategic solutions, and ensure seamless integration aligned with business objectives.
• Engage in peer collaboration, participate in code reviews, and foster a culture of high code quality and knowledge sharing within our client's technical teams.
• Stay abreast of emerging technological trends and innovations, actively contributing to our client's internal technology communities to promote technical excellence and professional growth.
• Adhere rigorously to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, safeguard sensitive data, and ensure the security of software solutions for our client.
• Implement robust unit testing methodologies to guarantee proper code design, readability, and reliability within our client's development lifecycle.

𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

• Provide expert counsel to key stakeholders, including functional leadership and senior management within our client's structure, on functional and cross-functional impacts and alignment.
• Manage and mitigate risks through thorough assessment, supporting our client's control and governance framework.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and accountability in managing risk and strengthening controls related to your team's work for our client.
• Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of our client's organizational functions to contribute effectively to their business goals.
• Foster collaboration with other departments within our client's organization and business-aligned support functions to remain informed of business activities and strategies.
• Devise solutions based on sophisticated analytical reasoning, comparing and selecting intricate alternatives to address our client's complex challenges. In-depth analysis and interpretive thinking will be crucial for defining problems and developing innovative solutions for them.
• Incorporate findings from extensive research into problem-solving processes for our client.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders of our client to achieve key business objectives, employing effective influencing and negotiation skills.

• All employees at our client are expected to uphold their core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, guiding ethical conduct. They are also expected to embody their operating principles of Empower, Challenge, and Drive, shaping their professional behavior.

𝗧𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻:

• Low latency programming in C++
• Multi-threading and concurrency, along with proven proficiency in performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• SQL or KDB database technologies.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲:

• Experience within financial markets, trading systems, and algorithmic trading.
• Familiarity with market data protocols such as ITCH, FAST, and FIX.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or Shell.

Your suitability for this role may be assessed based on critical competencies relevant to success at our client, including risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, and digital and technology skills, in addition to the specific technical requirements.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿:

• Perfect work environment
• Leading global financial institution with a rich history of success and innovation.
• At our organization, we value our employees and believe in rewarding their dedication, performance, and commitment. As such, we offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes competitive pay, paid holidays, private health care, pension contributions, discretionary annual bonus, meal vouchers, and opportunities to buy bank shares with a bank's contribution.
• Rewarding career paths, helping individuals and businesses achieve their goals.
• Hybrid work model (on-site and remote).
• Collaboration with colleagues in person on designated days (minimum two days per week).
• Office situated in Prague's financial center.
• Team prioritizes staying at the forefront of technology.
• Core focus is on how their creativity can improve customer service and employee experience.
• Furthermore, we understand that each employee has unique needs, which is why we provide flexibility in creating an individualized benefits package. Our team members can take advantage of a wide range of voluntary benefits with discounts and tax advantages on many of them.
• We also prioritize a supportive and inclusive work culture and environment, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. Our approach to working flexibly allows employees to balance their personal and professional needs, whether it's managing family commitments, caregiving responsibilities, pursuing personal interests, or studying. We encourage open discussions with hiring managers to explore flexible work arrangements, which are subject to business needs.
• Our client is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.