Senior C++ Developer

We are looking for a Senior C++ Developer to join the Electronic Equities team of an international banking project, contributing to the development of an ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform based in Lisbon.

In this role, you will work on highly performant real-time systems, helping design and develop new algorithmic trading models, frameworks, and exchange connectors. You will collaborate with global teams in a fast-paced and technically demanding environment, contributing across the full platform lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Platform Development

• Develop modules, components, and utilities for a high-performance eTrading platform.
  


• Contribute to the design and implementation of algorithmic trading models and exchange connectivity solutions.
  


• Build reliable, scalable, and low-latency systems optimized for real-time trading environments.
  

Platform Lifecycle & Operations

• Take ownership across the platform lifecycle, including:
  
  
  
  • Development
    
  
  
  • Support
    
  
  
  • CI/CD processes
    
  
  
  • Bug fixing and troubleshooting
    
  
  


• Ensure platform stability, performance, and maintainability in production environments.
  

Architecture & Engineering

• Apply strong software engineering principles to complex distributed systems.
  


• Contribute to architectural discussions, technical improvements, and performance optimizations.
  


• Work with modern C++ standards and best practices to deliver efficient and maintainable code.
  

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development.
  


• Strong hands-on experience with C++ (11/14/17/20).
  


• Solid knowledge of STL and Boost.
  


• Strong understanding of:
  
  
  
  • Software architecture
    
  
  
  • Data structures
    
  
  
  • Algorithms
    
  
  


• Experience working in Linux environments, including tools such as:
  
  
  
  • cmake
    
  
  
  • gcc
    
  
  
  • gdb
    
  
  


• Experience with real-time systems, high-load platforms, or trading systems.
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  


• Ability to work autonomously in technically demanding environments.
  


• Fluent English.
  

Nice-to-have

• Knowledge of Python or Bash scripting.
  


• Familiarity with the FIX protocol.
  


• Previous experience in electronic trading platforms or financial systems.
  


• Exposure to low-latency and high-frequency trading environments.
  

If this sounds like you, share your CV with us and let’s talk!