C++ Senior Developer

Who We Are

DXC Luxoft is a global IT services and consulting company, part of DXC Technology, delivering cutting-edge digital and software solutions worldwide. We partner with leading financial institutions and global enterprises, helping them transform and scale through modern technology.

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Project Description

We are seeking a highly skilled C++ Developer to join our Market Connectivity team, focused on building ultra-low-latency trading systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in C++, experience with exchange protocols, and a strong understanding of high-performance computing in financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize low-latency trading gateways and market access components.
• Implement exchange connectivity for global markets (e.g., NSE, BSE, CME, NYSE, etc.).
• Work closely with traders and business stakeholders to understand latency-sensitive requirements.
• Tune performance across CPU, memory, and network layers to achieve microsecond-level latency.
• Maintain and enhance existing trading infrastructure with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy and monitor systems in production.

Mandatory Skills

• 6–12+ years of hands-on experience in C++ development.
• Strong proficiency in modern C++ (C++17 or later) and multithreaded programming.
• Experience building high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Deep understanding of low-level systems programming, including memory management and CPU architecture.
• Experience with network programming (TCP/UDP, multicast) and Linux kernel internals.
• Familiarity with exchange protocols such as FIX, OUCH, and ITCH.
• Proven track record of developing high-performance, low-latency applications.
• Strong debugging and profiling skills using tools such as perf, gdb, and Valgrind.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and scripting (Shell, Python).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to exchange connectivity and financial messaging protocols.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Desktop).
• Knowledge of Python and/or Java.
• Experience in financial markets, particularly market connectivity or high-frequency trading (HFT) environments.
• Familiarity with real-time monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
• Willingness to work from the office 3 days per week.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.