Backend Software Engineer C++ Linux SQL

Client Server; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech company is seeking a senior Backend Software Engineer to enhance their core platform and work on client-specific projects. This role involves designing technical solutions in a collaborative environment, offering significant autonomy and opportunities for career growth within a modern tech-driven workplace.

Benefits

Competitive package and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience on Linux or UNIX, C++14 and above.
• Good SQL skills.
• Experience in financial services or trading environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build unique technical solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of the platform.
• Influence key technical decisions within a highly collaborative team.

Skills

C++ development

SQL skills

Software engineering best practices

Education

Degree in STEM discipline

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Linux SQL C++17) London / WFH to £110k

Global-leading FinTech is seeking a senior Backend Software Engineer to take ownership of strategic enhancements on their core platform, as well as directly on bespoke client projects.

The organisation is a pioneer in cross-asset securities and derivatives post-trade processing technology, creating ground-breaking, adaptable software that provides secure and scalable solutions for peak operational efficiency and business performance.

This is a great opportunity to accelerate your career alongside established business and technology leaders, gaining and deepening finance experience. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll design and build unique technical solutions, meet user requirements, and contribute to the evolution of the platform.

You will work in a modern, technology-driven environment with significant autonomy across the full development lifecycle, influencing key technical decisions within a highly collaborative team.

Location / WFH:

Work in the London office three days a week with the flexibility to work from home two days.

About you:

• Strong C++ development experience on Linux or UNIX, C++14 and above
• Good SQL skills
• Passionate about working on cutting-edge systems and engineering complex solutions
• Positive, proactive team player who collaborates well
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices
• Degree in a STEM discipline, 2.1 or above
• Experience in financial services or trading environments is a plus but not essential

What's in it for you:

Competitive package and benefits.