C++ Senior OMS​/Connectivity Developer – VP

Embark on a transformative journey as a C++ Senior OMS/Connectivity Developer – VP. At Barclays, our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and help craft innovative solutions. We are seeking a seasoned C++ engineer to help establish and lead a new development initiative in the Americas supporting our Delta One business. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and mentorship, while driving the integration of multiple trading and connectivity use cases into a greenfield platform.

This is a high-visibility, front-office engineering role with direct engagement alongside the Delta One desk, offering the opportunity to contribute to one of the region’s few C++-focused, low-latency platform builds.

To be successful as a C++ Senior OMS/Connectivity Developer – VP, you should have experience with:

• Low-latency C++ development and the design of high-performance messaging systems using efficient binary protocols and lock-free patterns
• Multithreading and concurrency, with good capability in performance tuning and optimization techniques
• Building low-latency electronic trading systems, including market connectivity and algorithmic trading within financial markets
• Working with SQL and/or kdb+ database technologies in trading or market data environments
• Futures trading systems and workflows, with direct exposure strongly preferred

Some other highly valued skills may include:

• Experience working with market data platforms or vendors such as Exegy or Refinitiv
• Network latency measurement, analysis, and tuning tools and techniques
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or shell for tooling and automation
• Familiarity with market data and trading protocols including ITCH, FAST, and FIX

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in this role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in New York, NY.

Minimum Salary: $170,000

Maximum Salary: $230,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above includes only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

To design, develop and improve software, utilising various engineering methodologies, that provides business, platform, and technology capabilities for our customers and colleagues.

• Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
• Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
• Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
• Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

• To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures..
• If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department’s future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements..
• If the position has…