C++ Software Engineer
On-site
Full Time
#Engineering
#Trading
#Financial Technology
#C++
#Visual Studio
#Jenkins
#SVN
#Git
#SQL
We are looking for a talented Senior C++ Software Engineer to join our team in Chicago and help evolve our award-winning WEX order routing management system. Wolverine Execution Services is an independent broker-dealer that specializes in executing equities, options, and futures for institutional investors, and you will play a key role in building everything from our front-end trading applications to our latency-sensitive back-end infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full development lifecycle of the WEX trading platform.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design, build, and deliver new features in a timely manner.
- Translate business requirements into concrete technical designs and iterate based on feedback from peers and advisors.
- Identify opportunities to modernize, simplify, and optimize our systems for better usability and scalability.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and language features to solve complex technical challenges.
Must-haves
- Strong proficiency in modern C++, including standards up to C++20.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A self-directed approach to managing your own workload and providing accurate project estimates.
- Experience with or a willingness to learn our Windows-based development environment, including Visual Studio, Jenkins, SVN, and Git.
Nice-to-haves
- Deep knowledge of STL and modern C++ standards.
- Experience working with SQL.
- Understanding of concepts related to multi-threaded application development.
Benefits
- Paid time off and flexible hours.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance coverage.
- 401k retirement plan.
- Profit sharing opportunities.
- Dedicated professional development resources and in-house educational courses.







