OverviewAt Mako, we believe in the power of collaboration to drive innovation in pursuit of our collective ambition; excellence in trading. Our diverse community is connected through a commitment to being the best we can be with the highest standards of integrity.

Join the Software Development team which is responsible for the Front Office Trading system.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will work directly on projects that are impactful to the company''s revenues and our ability to compete and expand.

Responsibilities

Be an active participant in the delivery of technology projects using agile methodologies

Directly support the design and implementation, modification and tuning of our bespoke trading software stack

Work closely with trading teams to deliver technical solutions to trading problems

Develop a strong understanding of the technology stack and wider business application

Qualifications

Strong knowledge and practical experience of C++

Excellent critical thinking skills with a solution-oriented mind-set

Highly committed to, and advocate of, sound engineering principles

Extensive knowledge of code review, testing and debugging principles and application

Highly skilled at writing clean, readable, testable code

Experience of asynchronous and multi-threaded programming

Proven experience managing or acting as a technical lead to successfully deliver integral technology projects

Confidently navigates a production Linux environment

Other beneficial skills and experience

Proven experience working with legacy code and frameworks

Linux, scripting, python and network programming experience

Common trading terminologies knowledge

Experience in working with inhouse trading simulation environment

Awareness of common exchange architecture and market making strategies

Worked in proprietary trading and/or financial market firms

About MakoMako is a leading options market maker with a global trading footprint. It has been at the forefront of options market making since 1999, from the open outcry trading pits to screen trading and automated algorithmic execution strategies that are driving the future of the industry.

From offices in London, Dublin, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, Brisbane and Chengdu, Mako offers the best-in-class liquidity solutions across Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX derivatives markets and prides itself in its entrepreneurial, collaborative and philanthropic culture.

We are MakoAt Mako, we are welcoming, inclusive and collaborative. We work fast and smart in a supportive and dress-down environment that allows colleagues to be themselves and achieve great things. We uphold the principles of a flat structure that offers unrivalled engagement with senior leadership and career development opportunities. We have a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Flexible leave and hybrid working policies

Private health and dental insurance

Generous pension scheme

Free access to the Mako gym

Employee wellbeing guidance and support

Opportunity to become involved in the rewarding work of the Mako Foundation

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