
As a C++ developer working in front office electronic trading, your role involves developing and maintaining software solutions for trading systems used in financial markets. Here are some key aspects of your responsibilities:
C++ Programming: Mastery of the C++ programming language is essential, as most trading systems are built using C++ due to its performance and efficiency.
Electronic Trading Systems: You'll work with electronic trading systems that execute trades automatically based on predefined algorithms or user instructions. Understanding order execution, order management, and market data processing is crucial.
Multithreading: Multithreading is vital in electronic trading systems to handle concurrent tasks efficiently. You'll need to design, implement, and debug multithreaded applications to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Low-Latency Systems: Electronic trading often requires low-latency systems to execute trades swiftly. You'll optimize code and algorithms to minimize latency and ensure timely order execution.
Algorithmic Trading: Knowledge of algorithmic trading strategies and implementing them in software is advantageous. This includes understanding mathematical models, statistical analysis, and risk management.
Networking: Understanding network protocols and communication is necessary for connecting trading systems to exchanges, brokers, and other financial institutions. This involves working with TCP/IP, UDP, and messaging protocols like FIX (Financial Information Exchange).
Risk Management: You'll implement risk controls and safeguards in trading systems to prevent erroneous trades or mitigate risks associated with market volatility.
Testing and Debugging: Thorough testing and debugging are crucial to ensure the reliability and stability of trading systems. You'll write automated tests, perform manual testing, and debug issues to maintain system integrity.
Performance Optimization: Continuously optimizing the performance of trading systems is essential to handle increasing trading volumes and maintain competitiveness. This involves profiling code, identifying bottlenecks, and applying optimizations.
Regulatory Compliance: Adhering to regulatory requirements and standards in the financial industry is critical. You'll ensure that trading systems comply with regulations such as MiFID II, Dodd-Frank, and others applicable to electronic trading.
Collaboration: Working closely with traders, quants, risk managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs.
Documentation: Maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation for code, algorithms, and system architecture is important for knowledge sharing and compliance purposes.
Overall, being a C++ developer in front office electronic trading requires a strong technical foundation, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.

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The Wissen Group was founded in the year 2000. Wissen Technology, a part of Wissen Group, was established in the year 2015. Wissen Technology is a specialized technology company that delivers high-end consulting for organizations in the Banking & Finance, Telecom, and Healthcare domains.
With offices in US, India, UK, Australia, Mexico, and Canada, we offer an array of services including Application Development, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data & Analytics, Visualization & Business Intelligence, Robotic Process Automation, Cloud, Mobility, Agile & DevOps, Quality Assurance & Test Automation.
Leveraging our multi-site operations in the USA and India and availability of world-class infrastructure, we offer a combination of on-site, off-site and offshore service models. Our technical competencies, proactive management approach, proven methodologies, committed support and the ability to quickly react to urgent needs make us a valued partner for any kind of Digital Enablement Services, Managed Services, or Business Services.
We believe that the technology and thought leadership that we command in the industry is the direct result of the kind of people we have been able to attract, to form this organization (you are one of them!).
Our workforce consists of 1000+ highly skilled professionals, with leadership and senior management executives who have graduated from Ivy League Universities like MIT, Wharton, IITs, IIMs, and BITS and with rich work experience in some of the biggest companies in the world.
Wissen Technology has been certified as a Great Place to Work®. The technology and thought leadership that the company commands in the industry is the direct result of the kind of people Wissen has been able to attract. Wissen is committed to providing them the best possible opportunities and careers, which extends to providing the best possible experience and value to our clients.
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