C++ Software Engineer - Trading applications

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in 2025 and work on Derivatives IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ and be passionate about developing new features on Trade and Market Access Platforms.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

Role and responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the software build and release process
• Ensure continuity of software changes across multiple builds and baselines
• Merge and resolve conflicts related to software contributions across multiple baselines
• Develop scripts to build and deploy software releases
• Oversee maintenance of source code repository (Git)
• Plan and manage build release activities

Required Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience working in the capital market industry

Required Skills

• Have deep knowledge of the C++ ecosystem, especially with regard to building high-performance database applications
• Market Gateway expertise
• Performance tuning, and debugging
• FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocols
• Knowledge in network protocols such as TCP & multicast
• Knowledge in developing on Linux
• Strong communication skills a must 
• Team Player capable of developing industrial-strength software component

The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$130,000

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 Competitive salary
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

C++, LINUX, FIX, multi-threading, Chicago, french, network, finance, low latency