Middle C++ Developer

C++ Engineer — Low-Latency Trading Infrastructure — Dubai (relocation and visa paid for)Microseconds aren't an abstraction here. They're the job. A fast-growing crypto prop trading firm is scaling its trading platform and needs serious C++ engineering capacity to keep up. New market connectivity, latency reduction, core infra that doesn't blink under load — this is the hire that stops the roadmap from stalling and the current team from burning out. What you'll be doing (first 6–12 months) • Designing and building new market links and connectivity tools from scratch • Improving and maintaining high-load, low-latency C++ systems already in production • Hunting latency wherever it's hiding and killing it • Keeping systems reliable and operationally solid as the platform scales • Working tightly with engineering, data, and trading teams — not in a silo What you need • 3+ years (4+ preferred) software development, primarily modern C++ • Real experience with high-load, low-latency systems — not theoretical • Strong grip on algorithms, data structures, design patterns — the fundamentals that actually get tested in this kind of role • Solid networking fundamentals — REST, WebSockets, the works Bonus points • Knowledge of financial markets, HFT, or distributed systems • Exposure to FIX or similar protocols • Familiarity with AWS, Kibana, Grafana, Prometheus, or Kubernetes • Basic Python and Kafka Who you'll work with • The Python team • Trading Operations Who fits • Proactive, detail-obsessed, doesn't wait to be told twice • Fast learner with proper troubleshooting instincts • Collaborative, takes feedback without sulking • Communicative and reliable — if something's on fire, you say so Why this one's different • Real exposure to live HFT systems, not a sandboxed version • Direct influence over latency-sensitive infra that actually matters to P&L • Flat structure, strong engineering culture, no dead weight • Genuine growth path inside a world-class engineering team As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.