VP, C++ Developer - OMS Technology at Jefferies in New York, NY

Job description

We are seeking an experienced C++ developer to join our Equities OMS and Electronic Trading Technology team. The successful candidate will design, develop, and support mission-critical trading systems used across the order lifecycle, including order management, routing, execution, risk controls, and exchange connectivity. This is a hands-on front-office technology role requiring close collaboration with traders, product managers, and fellow engineers. Responsibilities Design, develop, and support high-performance OMS and electronic trading applications. Build scalable, low-latency solutions using modern C++. Develop and maintain FIX connectivity, market data integrations, and exchange interfaces. Partner with trading, product, operations, and risk teams to deliver business functionality. Drive system performance, reliability, and operational excellence. Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and code reviews. Support production systems and resolve complex issues in a fast-paced trading environment. Required Qualifications 8+ years of software engineering experience with a proven track record delivering electronic trading and front-office trading platforms. Expert knowledge of modern C++ (C++17/20 preferred). Strong Linux development experience. Deep understanding of multithreading, concurrency, and distributed systems. Experience building front-office trading systems. Strong knowledge of: Order Management Systems (OMS) FIX Protocol Market Data Smart Order Routing Execution Workflows Pre-Trade Risk Controls Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Preferred Qualifications Equities electronic trading experience. Experience with EMS, DMA, or algorithmic trading platforms. Knowledge of Kafka, Aeron, Redis, KDB+, and Python. Experience optimizing low-latency and high-throughput systems. Prior experience mentoring developers and leading technical initiatives. Experience driving adoption of AI-assisted engineering practices across the SDLC to improve developer productivity, software quality, and delivery speed. Familiarity with AI-powered development platforms, agent-driven workflows, and engineering automation at scale. What We're Looking For A highly motivated engineer who combines deep C++ expertise with strong electronic trading knowledge, takes ownership of critical systems, and thrives in a fast-paced front-office environment. Primary Location Full Time Salary Range of $200,000 - $250,000.