Software Engineer

Project Description:

Our client is a leading global Financial market data provider who runs a change program aiming to migrate a set of legacy data connectors to a new strategic platform. The main driver is to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging. Projects will utilize a multitude of different languages and skillsets with a focus on C++ and scripting languages.

We are looking for a C++ software engineer/developer with experience in implementation of backend systems and services running under Linux, Cloud, ideally, with capabilities to deliver projects independently and coordinate work with BA, QA, Operational, and cross-functional application teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality software, design, and functional documentation
• Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Build unit tests for your code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Perform validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards

Mandatory Skills Description:

• Strong hands-on C++ experience (minimum 8 years) on Linux.
• Experience developing under Linux (important)
• Ability to collaborate in a team-focused environment
• Excellent analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems
• Experience with Docker, AWS
• Knowledge of git concepts, CI/CD, release strategy, branching strategy, and development / release pipelines.

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

• Experience working with Market Data and Trading
• Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems