Job Description

Are you looking to join a company at the forefront of innovation and transformation? Look no further than Talan!

We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our team in 2025 and work on Derivatives IT projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C++ and be passionate about developing new features on Trade and Market Access Platforms.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and collaborate with a dynamic group of professionals who are dedicated to excellence. You will have the chance to contribute to the development of our Finance engineering team and grow your career in a stimulating environment.

If you are a skilled Software Engineer with a passion for finance and technology, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us and take your career to the next level!

_ Role and responsibilities_

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage the software build and release process
• Ensure continuity of software changes across multiple builds and baselines
• Merge and resolve conflicts related to software contributions across multiple baselines
• Develop scripts to build and deploy software releases
• Oversee maintenance of source code repository (Git)
• Plan and manage build release activities

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience working in the capital market industry

Required Skills

• Have deep knowledge of the C++ ecosystem, especially with regard to building high-performance database applications
• Market Gateway expertise
• Performance tuning, and debugging
• FIX & Binary Connectivity Protocols
• Knowledge in network protocols such as TCP & multicast
• Knowledge in developing on Linux
• Strong communication skills a must
• Team Player capable of developing industrial-strength software component

The salary range for this role is US$90,000 - US$130,000

Company’s Benefits

At Talan, we invest in our employees' well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• Voluntary STD and LTD
• Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information

C++, LINUX, FIX, multi-threading, Chicago, french, network, finance, low latency