C++ Developer Day-Rate Contract We are seeking a skilled C++ Developer with strong financial markets experience on behalf of a client in the Finance/Trading industry. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance trading dashboard for real live data, risk management platforms, and market data processing applications that operate in real-time, low-latency environments. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and optimize high-performance C++ applications for financial trading systems Build and maintain real-time market data processing and distribution systems Implement algorithmic trading strategies and execution management systems Develop risk management and portfolio management tools Collaborate with quantitative analysts, traders, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Optimize code for ultra-low latency and high-throughput requirements Participate in system architecture decisions and technical design reviews Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in mission-critical trading environments Maintain and enhance existing financial applications and infrastructure Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field Experience: 5+ years of professional C++ development experience with at least 3 years in financial markets Technical Skills:Expert-level proficiency in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) Strong understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and market microstructure Experience with market data feeds (e.g., Reuters, Bloomberg, direct exchange feeds) Knowledge of financial protocols (FIX, FAST, binary protocols) Proficiency in multithreading, concurrent programming, and lock-free data structures Experience with low-latency optimization techniques Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/UDP, multicast) Experience with Linux/Unix development environments Familiarity with financial instruments (equities, derivatives, FX, fixed income) Preferred Qualifications Experience with high-frequency trading (HFT) or algorithmic trading systems Knowledge of quantitative finance and mathematical modeling Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture Familiarity with additional programming languages (Python, Java, C#) Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases) Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial markets Fore more information on this role please apply within.