VP, C++ Developer - OMS Technology
At a glance
VP-level Backend Engineering role at Jefferies. New York · full-time · $200,000–$250,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain fast OMS and electronic-trading software across order routing, execution, risk checks and exchange links
- Create low-latency services in modern C++, including FIX connections and market-data integrations
- Work with trading, product, operations and risk partners to deliver requested system capabilities
- Review designs and code, improve system reliability and performance, and handle difficult production problems
What you bring
- At least eight years in software engineering, including delivery of front-office electronic trading platforms
- Expert-level modern C++ knowledge, with C++17 or C++20 preferred, plus substantial Linux development experience
- A strong grasp of concurrency, multithreading and distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with front-office trading systems and OMS, FIX, market data, routing, execution or pre-trade risk
Who this fits
This suits a hands-on VP-level engineer who enjoys close work with traders and engineering partners in a fast-moving front-office setting. The role is based in New York and includes production support.
From the employer
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.
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