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Job Title: Full Stack React & C++ Developer
Location: Marylebone/Hybrid - 4 days per week onsite, but flexibility to work remotely once up and running.
Salary/Rate: Up to £500/day OUTSIDE IR35 - with flexibility to go higher for the right candidate
Start Date: 01/10/2024
Job Type: 6 month contract initially + extensions
Company Introduction
Coltech is partnered with a prestigious trading client who are looking for an experienced Full Stack developer to join their team for a 6 month contract.
As a Full Stack Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and developing features for a high-performance trading platform. You’ll work on both the backend, leveraging C++ for speed and efficiency, and the frontend, using React to create responsive and dynamic user interfaces. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and traders to deliver highly scalable and reliable software solutions that meet the needs of an evolving market.
Key Skills/Experience
* Strong proficiency in C++ for backend development.
* Strong expertise in frontend development using React
* Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and memory management in C++.
* Experience with modern web development practices, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs and WebSocket communication for real-time data updates.
* Knowledge of software development in the financial or trading industry is a plus.
* Familiarity with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
* Experience with database technologies (SQL/NoSQL) and data handling.
* Knowledge of multi-threading, low-latency systems, and high-performance computing is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of the trading platform.
* Implement new features on the backend using C++ to optimise system performance.
* Build highly interactive and user-friendly frontend interfaces using React.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project scope.
* Optimise and refactor code for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
* Ensure the security, availability, and robustness of the system.
* Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues across the entire stack.
* Work closely with the trading and analytics teams to implement data-driven features.
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices for software engineering.
Apply now for immediate consideration