Here's an email I received just a couple of days ago from a recruiter:
"Are you interested in the following contract or perm position..?
Key Tech: C++, STL, Boost, NAG, Real-time, Multi-threading, Parallel-processing, GPU (GPGPU / CUDA / OpenCL), Grid Computing, Agile, TDD.
Leading financial software house requires a number of talented C++ developers to work on high performance grid computing solutions for a tier 1 Investment Banking client based in London.
The successful candidate would be working with cutting edge hardware and state of the art software tools, delivering real-time pricing & risk applications, on-site in a Front Office environment.
Essential Skills: Proven ability to develop and maintain large C++ libraries using STL Strong core computer science knowledge; data structures, numerical algorithms Experience of high performance development; optimisation, threading, profiling Passion for technology, innovation and delivering outstanding software.
Desirable: Use of Boost & NAG libraries GPU programming, particularly GPGPU / CUDA / OpenCL Java and C# / .NET experience Compiler theory / cross-compilers / code generation Work experience in the finance industry, particularly front office
* Finance experience NOT essential, developers from a Gaming, Telecomms, Medical or Areospace type background welcome to apply *
Location: London Rate: £500-£650/day Duration: 12 month contract (depending on experience)
Apply with your latest CV or call for further info...
Or if you're not looking, feel free to forward this mail to a friend.
Regards,
Jamie Burgess
IT Division
Huxley Associates
0207 469 5050
j.burgess@huxley.com
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