Lead I C++ Software Engineer

Onezero Financial Systems; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Hybrid work

Dedicated parking space

Free lunch (Uber Eats)

Private health insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

oneZero Financial Systems is seeking a Lead C++ Software Engineer for our Canberra Development team. You will split time between managing the engineering team and hands-on coding on critical real-time systems. Hybrid work and relocation flexibility are supported within the Canberra region.

The role emphasizes fast learning, strong design skills, and collaboration with globally distributed developers. A financial background is not required, but you should excel in C++ and system design.

Qualifications

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

Skills

C++ development

Technical management

Debugging skills

OOP design

Communication skills

Performance reviews

Education

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.