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From the employer's careers site First seen 1 Nov 2026

Low-latency C++ Senior Developer

Barclays Prague, Prague senior full-time

Salary

Kč 1,884,000 - Kč 2,301,000

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Description

We are seeking a Low-latency C++ Senior Developer to spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence.

As a Barclays Low-latency C++ Senior Developer, you will leverage your deep knowledge of C++ programming and design patterns to work with market data, including real-time data feeds and data storage. You will develop high-performance, low-latency systems, ensuring they meet the demands of a fast-paced, geographically dispersed environment. Your role will also involve continuously improving these systems to maintain and enhance their efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities:

  • Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions using industry-aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives.
  • Collaboration with peers, participation in code reviews, and promotion of a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing.
  • Staying informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contributing to the organisation's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth.
  • Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions.
  • Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability.

Requirements:

  • Low latency programming skills in C++
  • Multi-threading, concurrency, together with proficiency in performance tuning and optimization techniques
  • SQL or KDB database technologies experience

Preferred skills:

  • Experience with financial markets, trading systems, and algorithmic trading
  • Familiarity with market data protocols, such as ITCH, FAST, FIX
  • Knowledge of scripting languages, such as Python or Shell

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary: Kč 1,884,000.00 - Kč 2,301,000.00 per year
  • Eligibility for an incentive award
  • Suite of competitive country-specific benefits

Skills

Required

  • C++
  • multi-threading
  • concurrency
  • performance tuning
  • optimization techniques
  • SQL
  • KDB database technologies

Nice to have

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