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C++ Developer in Chicago, IL

Georgia Tek Systems

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Apache Kafka, Banking Services, C++ Programming Language, C++ Standard Template Library (STL), CMake, Capital Markets, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Concurrency, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Derivatives, DevOps, Docker, Financial Information eXchange (FIX), Foreign Exchange (FX) Trading, Git, Investment Services, Linux Operating System, Memory Management, Messaging Technology, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multithreaded Programming, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Sockets, Software Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), TIBCO Product family, Trading Platforms, Trading Systems, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Unix Operating Systems
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: C++ Developer
Location: Chicago, IL
Rate: DOE
Experience: 7 to 8 Years
Required Technical Skills
  • Strong hands-on expertise in C++ (C++14/17/20)
  • Deep understanding of:
    • STL, Boost libraries
    • Multithreading and concurrency
    • Memory management and performance tuning
  • Experience in Linux/Unix environments
  • TCP/IP networking and socket programming
  • FIX Protocol knowledge
  • Experience with Git and build systems (CMake/Make)
Required Domain Experience
  • Minimum 3+ years in Banking / Capital Markets environment
  • Experience working in:
    • Investment Banking Trading desks
    • Front Office Trading Technology
    • Electronic Trading Platforms
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Market microstructure
    • Order book mechanics
    • Trade lifecycle (order → execution → clearing → settlement)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Equities / FX / Derivatives trading platforms
  • Knowledge of pricing models and quantitative concepts
  • Experience with high-frequency trading environments
  • Familiarity with cloud-based trading infrastructure (AWS/Azure)
  • Exposure to scripting languages (Python preferred)
Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work in high-pressure, time-critical trading environments
  • Excellent communication skills with business and technology teams
  • Ownership mindset and accountability
Nice to Have
  • Experience with low-latency networking (Solarflare, DPDK)
  • Knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, Tibco, Solace)
  • CI/CD pipeline exposure
  • DevOps and containerization knowledge (Docker, Kubernetes)

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