Jefferies
VP, C++ Developer - OMS Technology
$200,000 to $250,000 a year
About the job
We are seeking an experienced C++ developer to join our Equities OMS and Electronic Trading Technology team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems used across the order lifecycle, including order management, routing, execution, risk controls, and exchange connectivity.
This is a hands-on front-office technology role requiring close collaboration with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers.
Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and support high-performance OMS and electronic trading applications.
• Build scalable, low-latency solutions using modern C++.
• Develop and maintain FIX connectivity, market data integrations, and exchange interfaces.
• Partner with trading, product, operations, and risk teams to deliver business functionality.
• Drive system performance, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews.
• Support production systems and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced trading environment.
Required Qualifications
• 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record delivering electronic trading and front-office trading platforms.
• Expert knowledge of modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred).
• Strong Linux development experience.
• Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems.
• Experience building front-office trading systems.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Order Management Systems (OMS)
• FIX Protocol
• Market Data
• Smart Order Routing
• Execution Workflows
• Pre-Trade Risk Controls
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
• Equities electronic trading experience.
• Experience with EMS, DMA, or algorithmic trading platforms.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Aeron, Redis, KDB+, and Python.
• Experience optimizing low-latency and high-throughput systems.
• Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives.
• Experience driving adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices across the SDLC to improve developer productivity, software quality, and delivery speed.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development platforms, agent-driven workflows, and engineering automation at scale.
What We're Looking For
A highly motivated engineer who combines deep C++ expertise with strong electronic trading knowledge, takes ownership of critical systems, and thrives in a fast-paced front-office environment.
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - $250,000.