We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources. Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society. On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a C++ Developer for a 6-month rolling contract on a hybrid basis based in London, Marylebone. Purpose of the Role: Our client are seeking a skilled C++ Developer to join the team responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing a critical trade processing system. This in-house system facilitates deal capture and processing for a broad range of financial instruments seamlessly integrating with Middle Office, Back Office, risk, and reporting systems. This role is pivotal in ensuring the stability and evolution of the platform. Beyond routine maintenance, you will focus on improving functionality, upgrading technologies, and decommissioning outdated components, ensuring the platform remains robust and aligned with modern business needs. As this long-standing system is central to operations the role is offered on a rolling contract basis and provides an excellent opportunity for a long-term contracting role if the relationship works well. Responsibilities of the role: As a C++ Developer you will be responsible for: Developing new enhancements as requested by the business, such as new financial products, new booking methods, improving functionality, and reacting to audit points and regulatory requirements. For most projects, Business Analysts will provide the requirements for you to work with. Handling maintenance tasks, including bug fixing, obsolescence management, maintaining automated tests, and overseeing the CI/CD pipeline. Providing intra-day 3rd line technical support and offer technical expertise to team members. Writing clean, efficient C++ code, working within an Agile/Scrum environment, and contributing to DevOps practices. Leveraging your experience with large-scale systems to ensure robust and scalable solutions, adopting a proactive and flexible approach. What we require from the C++ Developer: Hold strong C++ programming skills with a focus on clean, efficient coding (C++ Visual Studio 2022). Demonstrate experience working in Scrum or other Agile environments, utilizing Jenkins/Ansible for CI/CD. To be highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable in addressing challenges. Able to demonstrate experience with large-scale systems. Desirable criteria: Familiarity with security best practices is advantageous. Proficiency in DevOps within an Agile framework. Experience with Fixed Income and/or Interest Rate Derivatives is preferred, but not essential. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
