Senior C++ Developer

Investment Managers, Asset Managers, Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives

City, London

Harrington Starr are working with the leading investment company looking for an extremely talented C++ Developer (Linux, Low-Latency) to join their London team.

As a Senior C++ Developer, you will be working on the Algos, market data, prime brokerage and more. Having won a number of awards over the years this investment company also provides the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table and implement them. You will be in charge of taking the project through from the start to the end and speaking directly with clients.

They've got a dress down culture with flexible working and teamwork is extremely important.

To be their Senior C++ Developer the ideal skill set is:

• Excellent C++ (14 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Unix
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Related
• Bonus: Financial Services Background

This is a rare opportunity for a talented C++ Developer to join a company that genuinely cares about its employees. You will have the chance to actually make a difference and work alongside leading developers within this field.

Apply Now!

For more information contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr.

C++ Developer - Finance

Investment Managers/ Asset Managers/ Cash Equities/ Equities Derivatives

City, London

Senior C++ Developer

Investment Managers, Asset Managers, Cash Equities, Equities Derivatives

City, London

Harrington Starr are working with the leading investment company looking for an extremely talented C++ Developer (Linux, Low-Latency) to join their London team.

As a Senior C++ Developer, you will be working on the Algos, market data, prime brokerage and more. Having won a number of awards over the years this investment company also provides the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table and implement them. You will be in charge of taking the project through from the start to the end and speaking directly with clients.

They've got a dress down culture with flexible working and teamwork is extremely important.

To be their Senior C++ Developer the ideal skill set is:

• Excellent C++ (14 preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Unix
• Masters or PhD in Computer Science or Related
• Bonus: Financial Services Background

This is a rare opportunity for a talented C++ Developer to join a company that genuinely cares about its employees. You will have the chance to actually make a difference and work alongside leading developers within this field.

Apply Now!

For more information contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr.

C++ Developer - Finance

Investment Managers/ Asset Managers/ Cash Equities/ Equities Derivatives

City, London

Junior C++ Developer - Financial Services

Up to £50,000

Cambridge, UK

A leading provider of low-latency financial data are seeking to hire two Junior C++ Software Engineers to join their core development team, based in Cambridge!

This is a fast growing, dynamic company providing latency-critical, real-time solutions to the financial markets.

They're junior C++ Developers will assist with the core development of their proprietary technology and high-speed messaging systems.

To be considered for the Junior C++ developer role, you should have:

• A degree in a Computer Science / Software Engineering
• An interest and ideally experience with programming in C++
• An understanding of Networking (TCP/UDP)
• An interest in working in the finance industry
• Bonus: Worked with Linux

This is an exceptional opportunity for junior programmers who want to break into the finance industry, get full training and become a highly skilled C++ Developer at a renowned firm. You will be joining a team of expert C++ programmers, utilising the latest toolsets and APIs in a real-time environment.

Keywords: C++, Java, Finance, Computer Science, TCP, UDP, real-time, low latency

Apply Now!

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information!

Junior C++ Developer - Financial Services

Up to £50,000

Cambridge, UK

A leading provider of low-latency financial data are seeking to hire two Junior C++ Software Engineers to join their core development team, based in Cambridge!

This is a fast growing, dynamic company providing latency-critical, real-time solutions to the financial markets.

They're junior C++ Developers will assist with the core development of their proprietary technology and high-speed messaging systems.

To be considered for the Junior C++ developer role, you should have:

• A degree in a Computer Science / Software Engineering
• An interest and ideally experience with programming in C++
• An understanding of Networking (TCP/UDP)
• An interest in working in the finance industry
• Bonus: Worked with Linux

This is an exceptional opportunity for junior programmers who want to break into the finance industry, get full training and become a highly skilled C++ Developer at a renowned firm. You will be joining a team of expert C++ programmers, utilising the latest toolsets and APIs in a real-time environment.

Keywords: C++, Java, Finance, Computer Science, TCP, UDP, real-time, low latency

Apply Now!

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information!

Automation Test Analyst

London City - Trading

£50,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Harrington Starr are currently looking for an Automation Test Analyst to join a leading vendor working on a trading platform. The systems under test are currently hosted on dual platform technology - application components reside on both Linux and Windows Servers.

This person will be one of 6 dedicated test analysts within the team, responsible for designing and building automation test frameworks, working with Test Developers to create automated frameworks and executing automated tests.

Responsibilities include

• Building Automation frameworks from scratch in Java
• Designing test suites for automation in order to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Maintaining and improving existing regression test suites
• Planning test phases and creating Test Strategy documents
• Keeping up to date with new developments and strategies within their area and the general IT marketplace.
• Offering ideas, advice and support with regard to improvement initiatives within the team.
• To do what is necessary to ensure all personal tasks are completed on schedule.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Test Manager, if necessary outside office hours and, very occasionally, at weekends.
• Working closely with business analysts, developers and operations staff.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 years test experience within in JAVA automation
• experience in the financial sector.
• Some automated testing experience
• Borland Silk Test, SilkPerformer and 4test language knowledge would be a benefit but training can be provided.
• Exposure to systems developed on various platforms (Windows and Linux).
• Experience of Atlassian Jira would be an advantage but is not essential.
• ISEB certification to at least Foundation level.
• Development methodologies, Waterfall Model, Agile Methods.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong SQL knowledge with SQL Server or Oracle experience.
• Strong C++

Sound interesting please contact James Platt

Automation Test Analyst

London City - Trading

£50,000 - £75,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Harrington Starr are currently looking for an Automation Test Analyst to join a leading vendor working on a trading platform. The systems under test are currently hosted on dual platform technology - application components reside on both Linux and Windows Servers.

This person will be one of 6 dedicated test analysts within the team, responsible for designing and building automation test frameworks, working with Test Developers to create automated frameworks and executing automated tests.

Responsibilities include

• Building Automation frameworks from scratch in Java
• Designing test suites for automation in order to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Maintaining and improving existing regression test suites
• Planning test phases and creating Test Strategy documents
• Keeping up to date with new developments and strategies within their area and the general IT marketplace.
• Offering ideas, advice and support with regard to improvement initiatives within the team.
• To do what is necessary to ensure all personal tasks are completed on schedule.
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required by the Test Manager, if necessary outside office hours and, very occasionally, at weekends.
• Working closely with business analysts, developers and operations staff.

Knowledge & Experience

• 3 years test experience within in JAVA automation
• experience in the financial sector.
• Some automated testing experience
• Borland Silk Test, SilkPerformer and 4test language knowledge would be a benefit but training can be provided.
• Exposure to systems developed on various platforms (Windows and Linux).
• Experience of Atlassian Jira would be an advantage but is not essential.
• ISEB certification to at least Foundation level.
• Development methodologies, Waterfall Model, Agile Methods.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong SQL knowledge with SQL Server or Oracle experience.
• Strong C++

Sound interesting please contact James Platt

Java Developer -FX Options Trading Platform

City, London

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Tech: Java, Linux, Multi-threading, Concurrency, Market Data, Low Latency, Agile, TDD, DDD, High Throughput

A leading FX Options trading ECN is seeking a Java Developer to join their Core Development team and build out their low latency trading systems.

As the Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing new and existing features on a low latency trading system. The role will include working with complex technical data tools and require the right individual to have a strong command of core java and a good appreciation of latency sensitive systems.

To be successful with this firm, you're approach and attitude to technology is as important as your experience - previous experience within financial services is not required.

This is a mission-critical system so the company operate a stringent agile / test driven development approach to ensure that the code is fluid and bug-free. The right individual will have a strong appreciation of Linux, common design patterns and be a practitioner of TDD.

For the role of the Java Developer you will need the following skills:

• Knowledge of Core Java development, ideally in a low latency / real-time environment
• Experience of working in an agile environment & TDD development
• Experience of working on a high throughput system

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Java Developer to join an incredibly smart and high performing team, working on low latency, mission-critical systems.

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information

Java Developer -FX Options Trading Platform

City, London

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Tech: Java, Linux, Multi-threading, Concurrency, Market Data, Low Latency, Agile, TDD, DDD, High Throughput

Java Developer -FX Options Trading Platform

City, London

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Tech: Java, Linux, Multi-threading, Concurrency, Market Data, Low Latency, Agile, TDD, DDD, High Throughput

A leading FX Options trading ECN is seeking a Java Developer to join their Core Development team and build out their low latency trading systems.

As the Java Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and testing new and existing features on a low latency trading system. The role will include working with complex technical data tools and require the right individual to have a strong command of core java and a good appreciation of latency sensitive systems.

To be successful with this firm, you're approach and attitude to technology is as important as your experience - previous experience within financial services is not required.

This is a mission-critical system so the company operate a stringent agile / test driven development approach to ensure that the code is fluid and bug-free. The right individual will have a strong appreciation of Linux, common design patterns and be a practitioner of TDD.

For the role of the Java Developer you will need the following skills:

• Knowledge of Core Java development, ideally in a low latency / real-time environment
• Experience of working in an agile environment & TDD development
• Experience of working on a high throughput system

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Java Developer to join an incredibly smart and high performing team, working on low latency, mission-critical systems.

Please contact Kashasa Barreto-Inman at Harrington Starr for more information

Java Developer -FX Options Trading Platform

City, London

£60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits + Bonus

Tech: Java, Linux, Multi-threading, Concurrency, Market Data, Low Latency, Agile, TDD, DDD, High Throughput