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Venture Search

C++ Developer (HFT Crypto)

Remote

London, United kingdom

Junior

Full Time

13-03-2026

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Skills

Python Networking AWS Software Development C++ Kafka Prometheus Grafana

Job Specifications

Venture Search is currently partnered with a leading high-frequency crypto trading firm, that are looking for talented Software Engineers (C++) who have experience with high-load applications.

You will be working on developing and optimizing trading systems, algorithms, and connections to cryptocurrency exchanges. If you have worked with systems where every microsecond counts and everything needs to run fast and smoothly, you might be a good candidate for this role.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain connections to cryptocurrency exchanges and data providers, troubleshoot market data issues.
Develop new features.
Work together with different teams to ensure the correct behaviour of algorithms and improve trading systems.
Helping with fixing small bugs.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in software development.
Extensive experience in C++
Experience working with high-load applications.
Good understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
Good understanding of networking concepts.
Knowledge in financial markets and low latency/high-frequency systems and/or distributed systems.

Bonus

Experience with Python, Kafka.
Experience with networking protocols REST/Websockets/FIX.
Experience with AWS, Kibana, Grafana, and Prometheus

About the Company

Delivering high-performing recruitment solutions through collaborative partnerships. By fully immersing ourselves in key specialist markets, we truly understand our clients' and candidates' specific requirements, enabling us to provide credible insights, bespoke solutions, and successful recruitment outcomes. Our market specialisms include: - Investment Banking & Advisory - Public & Private Markets - Global Markets - Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading - Commodities - Financial Technology - Governance, Risk, & Compliance Know more