C++ Software Engineer | Hamburg | €75k

Optimus Search; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Public transport subsidy

Individual training

Team and company events

Health management & occupational health care

Job summary

A leading financial firm based in Hamburg is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to lead the design of trading algorithms and collaborate with various teams to implement innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have several years of experience with C++17 and a strong understanding of software design patterns. This role offers 30 days of vacation and a public transport subsidy, among other benefits.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on experience with C++17.
• Able to coach colleagues on best practices.
• Interest in Cloud and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of automated trading algorithms.
• Partner with teams to develop live solutions.
• Drive continuous evolution of software architecture.
• Support cross-functional teams with best practices.

Skills

C++17

Boost

CMake

Software design patterns

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Continuous integration

Automated testing

Python

Linux environment

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Based in Hamburg, my client within the Financial sector are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to play a key part in the design and development of the companies trading algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of our global in-house production system with a strong focus on developing cutting-edge automated trading algorithms.
• Partner with our trading, compliance, and back-office teams to turn new business and digitisation ideas into live solutions, often in just a few weeks.
• Drive the continuous evolution of our software architecture by introducing and integrating the latest technologies and ideas.
• Support technical product owners, lead cross-functional teams, and share best practices across the organisation
• Take on diverse projects to implement and test new software products, ensuring they align with modern practices and a streamlined product pipeline.
• Experience the immediate feedback of your work with new features that quickly make an impact in the dynamic world of trading.

Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• Several years of hands-on experience developing with C++17 (Boost, CMake), and solid knowledge of software design patterns (UML, requirements engineering).
• Able to present new concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences and coach colleagues on best practices.
• Familiarity with continuous integration (e.g., GitLab) and automated testing
• Experience with Python (e.g., for tool development or open-source projects) and comfortable in a Linux environment
• An interest in emerging technologies (e.g., Cloud, Kubernetes, C++23), with a proactive approach to staying ahead of the curve.
• Fluent in both written and spoken German and English.

Benefits

• 30 days vacation
• Public transport subsidy
• Individual training
• Team and company events
• Health management & occupational health care

If this sounds like something of interest, please feel free to apply below or alternatively reach out to me at [e-mail]