Lead I C++ Software Engineer

Onezero Financial Systems; Central Coast Council; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan.

Hybrid workplace

Dedicated parking space.

Free Uber Eats lunch provided daily in

Private Health Insurance.

Monthly Wellness program subscription.

Job summary

OneZero Financial Systems in Canberra is seeking a Lead C++ Software Engineer to guide a global team delivering real-time trading technology. You will balance hands-on coding with technical leadership on core systems used by financial institutions.

The role requires at least 5 years in C++ and 3 years in a lead or management position, strong debugging and OO design skills, and excellent communication. Hybrid work and relocation flexibility are available.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience in C++ development.
• At least 3 years in technical management or lead roles.
• Strong debugging, design, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering team while contributing to core C++ code.
• Collaborate with global team on real-time trading systems.
• Drive quality through reviews and performance planning.

Skills

C++ development

Technical leadership

Debugging skills

OO design principles

Communication skills

Employee performance reviews

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Job Description

oneZero Financial Systems is a global software development company with offices in the USA, UK, Singapore, and Australia. Our platform, deployed with over 200 financial entities worldwide, empowers banks, brokerages and hedge funds with cutting-edge trading technology. OneZero's core product features a high-performance trading environment with real-time integrations with some of the world's leading banks and financial institutions.

We are currently looking for a motivated and talented Lead C++ Software Engineer to join our Canberra Development team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a team of highly experienced developers from around the world on core technologies and critical real-time systems that drive the oneZero platform. A financial background is not required; however, you must be able to learn new concepts quickly and apply them to C++ code, design and algorithms. Lead engineers should expect to spend, on average, around 50% of their time managing their engineering team and 50% on actual coding.
oneZero earns 2025 Great Place To Work Australia Certification™
is proud to have been named one of Business Intelligence Group's Best Places to Work 2024: Applicants must be based in the Canberra region or be able to relocate.

Boston Globe names oneZero a Top Place to Work for 2023: see oneZero featured in e-Forex Magazine to learn more about the company and our dynamic team role is a full-time position in the oneZero Canberra office. Applicants must be based in the Canberra region or be able to relocate.

Benefits Include

• Bonus plan.
• Flexible workplace, including hybrid work from home a few days per week.
• Dedicated parking space.
• Free Uber Eats lunch provided daily in the office.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Monthly Wellness program subscription.

Required Skills

• At least 5 years of industry experience in C++ development.
• At least 3 years of technical management or lead experience.
• Good debugging skills.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience contributing to employee performance review processes.
• Relevant tertiary qualification.

Additional experience in any of the following will be highly regarded

• Agile methodologies and processes.
• Multithreaded programming.

Australian Citizens & Permanent Residents may apply.