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Client Server

C++ Software Engineer Windows - Finance

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Cambridge, United kingdom

Freelance

27-11-2025

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Skills

Communication C/C++ C# Networking Training Windows AWS Agile SDLC C++ TCP/IP

Job Specifications

C++ Software Engineer / Developer UK Remote Up to £70k + Bonus 12 Month FTC

Join a global market data provider and work on real-time, low-latency exchange connectivity systems that process over 40 billion messages per day.

As a C++ Software Engineer, you'll build and maintain high-performance data feeds, core transport protocols and scalable services deployed to AWS.

Your Role:

Develop and maintain real-time, low-latency systems in C/C++ on Windows
Work across the full SDLC within an Agile team
Enhance networking components (TCP/IP, multicast) and high-performance data pipelines
Collaborate with engineers globally on mission-critical market connectivity tooling

About You

You have strong C/C++ development on Windows (C# a bonus)
You have a solid understanding of Computer Science fundamentals (multithreading, OOP, data structures, design patterns)
You have a good knowledge of networking protocols (e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast)
You have great communication and collaboration skills
You are UK based and able to work without sponsorship

What's on Offer:

Please note this role is on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

Salary up to £70k + bonus
25 days holiday, pension, life assurance
Private medical dental
Gym subsidy, wellness apps, cycle-to-work
Stock purchase options
Family leave, sabbaticals
Continuous training personal development budget
Valuable experience within finance exchange connectivity

Apply now to find out more about this C++ Software Engineer / Developer opportunity.

About the Company

At Client Server, we are driven by technology and powered by people. We are a leading technology recruitment consultancy, specialising in a vast range of technology roles in London, the UK, Europe, and the USA. Our focus is finding exceptional candidates for exceptional organisations. These include technology leaders, innovative start-ups, hedge funds, banks and consultancies. Know more