Senior Engineer

Job Title

Senior Engineer

Job Description

Job Description
Calling all passionate developers to join a collaborative and inclusive team to work on modern front-end and back-end technologies

So, who we are?

Hello, we’re IG Group. We’re a global, FTSE 250-listed company made up of a collection of progressive fintech brands in the world of online trading and investing. The best part? We’ve snapped up many awards for our top-class platforms, forward-thinking products, and incredible employee experiences.

We believe in financial freedom. And our purpose is to help ambitious people achieve it. Around 400,000 people use our groundbreaking technology and forward-thinking platforms to trade the financial products they know and love.

Did we mention we have offices in 18 countries? Yes, when you join IG Group, you'll have the chance to work across multiple brands, with people all over the world.

Your role in the Team

We are seeking an experienced Engineer with over 5+ years of hands-on experience in development and problem solving complex tasks. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of back-end technologies and third-party integrations, along with a proven track record of delivery to the highest quality. You will also champion engineering best practices like pair programming, TDD and trunk based development. This role demands a deep proficiency in C++ (20), Python, SQLLite, Kafka, Splunk, GitLab, REST API services, CMake, networks, AMQP and vcpkg.

As an engineer on our MetaTrader 4/5 Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our pricing and order integration with MT4 and MT5. You will need to optimize these systems to ensure seamless user experiences, data integrity, and security compliance. You will operate within an agile development framework, leveraging adaptive methodologies and advanced frontend development strategies to meet project deadlines, uphold industry best practices, and identify opportunities for system enhancements. 

What you’ll do

Your role and responsibilities will be:

• Working with fellow developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.

• Design and implement robust back-end solutions with C++ (14,17,20)

• Develop and integrate communication between MT5/MT4 and IG’s back-end systems.

• Manage real-time data processing with AMQ

• Monitor and troubleshoot application issues using Splunk.

• Utilize GitLab for version control and CI/CD processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and best practices through code reviews and continuous improvement.

• You will be involved in out of hours support alongside Friday night releases (about once a month) for both MT4 and MT5

Who we’re looking for?

You’re curious about things like the client experience, the rapid developments in tech, and the complex world of fintech regulation. You’re also a confident, creative thinker with a knack for innovating. We know that you know every problem has a solution. Here, you can try new ideas, and lead the way in creating inspiring experiences for our clients and everyone around you.

We don’t fit the corporate stereotype. If you want to work for a traditional, suit-and-tie corporate that just gives you a pay cheque at the end of the month, we might not be for you. But, if you have that IG Group energy and you can stand behind what we believe in, let’s raise the bar together.

What you will need for the role

• C++: Extensive experience in building and deploying back-end services.

• Kafka & AMQ: Skilled in implementing real-time data pipelines and messaging systems.

• Splunk: Expertise in monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting application performance.

• GitLab: Strong knowledge of version control systems and CI/CD pipelines.

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in development.

• Proven track record of leading successful development projects.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.