Senior C++ Developer

Company: Compunnel Inc
Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior C++ Developer to join a dynamic team supporting a proprietary platform used for Alternative Fund Services. This platform enables fund administration, accounting, and data solutions for sophisticated hedge funds, private equity managers, and managed account platforms. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical expertise in C++ development, multi-threaded application design, and Unix-based systems. This role includes high-level systems design, development, and problem-solving in a fast-paced financial services environment. Key Responsibilities Lead the design of major systems and subsystems for a proprietary fund services platform. Propose and implement new designs and modifications to enhance performance, functionality, and system stability. Design and develop high-performance, multi-threaded C++ applications for trading and backend services. Develop, test, and deploy software solutions with a focus on performance, throughput, and scalability. Provide technical consultation to both business and IT stakeholders throughout all project phases. Collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver custom technology solutions aligned with strategic goals. Identify areas for process improvement and lead technically challenging initiatives. Support and enhance core trading applications and real-time systems handling large volumes of streaming data. Engage in Agile development processes and continuous integration/deployment practices. Mentor team members and contribute to an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Required Qualifications 10 years of software development experience. Minimum of 5 years of hands-on C++ development experience (C++11 or later). Strong expertise in socket programming, multi-threading, and Unix-based operating systems. Experience with distributed systems and backend automation. Solid understanding of open-source technologies, microservice architecture, and no-SQL databases. Experience with service-oriented architecture and real-time desktop application design. Strong background in server-side programming and developing trading or market-facing applications. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, R, and Unix Shell scripting. Familiarity with Agile methodologies, system development life cycle, and continuous integration/deployment. Excellent communication skills, problem-solving ability, and stakeholder engagement. Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and navigate complex technical challenges. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. Experience developing WinForms applications. Knowledge of financial markets and various instrument/security types. Experience with UNIX IPC mechanisms (e.g., sockets, shared memory, semaphores). Experience working in Agile environments and delivering on complex initiatives with diverse stakeholders. Understanding of trading systems and core-trading architecture. Prior experience supporting mission-critical financial applications. Education: Bachelors Degree\n\nResponsibilities:\nLead the design of major systems and subsystems for a proprietary fund services platform.^Propose and implement new designs and modifications to enhance performance, functionality, and system stability.^Design and develop high-performance, multi-threaded C++ applications for trading and backend services.^Develop, test, and deploy software solutions with a focus on performance, throughput, and scalability.^Provide technical consultation to both business and IT stakeholders throughout all project phases.^Collaborate closely with business leaders to deliver custom technology solutions aligned with strategic goals.^Identify areas for process improvement and lead technically challenging initiatives.^Support and enhance core trading applications and real-time systems handling large volumes of streaming data.^Engage in Agile development processes and continuous integration/deployment practices.^Mentor team members and contribute to an environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

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