Software Developer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Software Developer (Fintech): Developing and maintaining high-performance data platforms for trading environments with an accent on C++ and Python development. Focus on building scalable RESTful microservices, optimizing high-throughput data systems, and driving the end-to-end software development lifecycle within a top-tier finance team.

Location: London (Onsite)

Salary: Up to £400,000

Company

hirify.global is a specialist recruitment firm connecting elite technologists with leading organizations in the finance sector.

What you will do

• Collaborate with top-tier technologists to build performance-critical financial software.
• Develop and maintain robust, scalable data platforms.
• Design and implement RESTful microservices for high-throughput environments.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.
• Contribute technical expertise to solve complex performance and scalability challenges.

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with C++ and Python (2+ years).
• Proven experience building and consuming RESTful microservices.
• Experience handling large-scale or high-throughput data systems.
• Solid academic background, ideally in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Ability to work onsite in London.

Nice to have

• Prior professional experience in the finance or trading sector.
• Degree from a top-tier university.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
• Work alongside industry-leading technologists from top trading firms.
• Exposure to cutting-edge financial systems and performance engineering.
• Opportunity for real influence over technical direction and implementations.