Rust / C++ Software Developer – Elite Trading Firm, London : £80-180k

Rust / C++ Software Developer – Elite Trading Firm, London : £80-180k

London Full-Time 80000 - 180000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Hunter Bond

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Enhance trading applications using Rust and C++, collaborating with a skilled international team.
  • Company: Elite trading firm at the forefront of technology and financial innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work culture, and opportunities for mentorship and growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with challenges and rewards, plus a chance to mentor junior developers.
  • Why this job: Join a globally recognised firm and make a real impact in the financial tech space.
  • Qualifications: Experience in software development, particularly with Rust and Linux environments.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 180000 £ per year.

We are partnering with a world-class trading firm at the forefront of technology and financial innovation.

They are seeking Rust Developers to join their highly skilled engineering team in London.

This is a chance to work in an elite environment where cutting‑edge tech meets global trading excellence.

  • What you’ll do
  • Maintain and enhance peripheral applications and user interfaces using the latest Rust and C++ technologies, supporting trading operations.
  • Collaborate in an international, agile team of like‑minded professionals.
  • Work closely with senior engineers to explore emerging technologies and best practices, designing and integrating improvements to expand system capabilities.
  • Take ownership of production support and ensure system reliability.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, shaping the future of the team.
  • What we’re looking for
  • Software development experience, with strong exposure to Linux environments.
  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Proven expertise in writing clean, efficient Rust code. C++ an added bonus.
  • A genuine passion for financial markets and blockchain technologies.
  • Experience building reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills with a drive to deliver elegant solutions.
  • Bonus: knowledge of multithreading, web protocols (Web Socket, RESTful), or high‑throughput/low‑latency systems.
  • Experience mentoring and developing engineers.

This is not just another developer role.

It’s an opportunity to work for a globally recognised trading firm where you’ll be challenged daily, rewarded competitively, and given autonomy to make a real impact.

Hybrid and trusting culture, elite technology and huge base plus bonus on offer.

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Hunter Bond

Contact Details:

Hunter Bond Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Rust / C++ Software Developer – Elite Trading Firm, London : £80-180k

Rust
C++
Linux Environments
Software Development
Clean Code Practices
Financial Markets Knowledge
Blockchain Technologies