C++ Production Support Engineer

Vallum Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 79,796 - 104,703; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates is seeking a C++ Production Support Engineer to work in a hybrid model in London. The role involves supporting and enhancing a legacy Treasury platform at Goldman Sachs. Responsibilities include technical remediation of C++ code, production support, and collaboration with engineering teams.

The ideal candidate should have strong C++ debugging skills, experience in production support settings, and a good grasp of Unix/Linux systems. This is a 6-month position at a rate of 500 GBP per day.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on C++ development and debugging experience.
• Experience working in production support or application support environments.
• Good understanding of Unix/Linux systems, preferably with Solaris exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical remediation and vulnerability fixes within a legacy C++ codebase.
• Provide day-to-day production support for the Treasury/LPS platform.
• Monitor platform health, investigate incidents, and support issue resolution.

Skills

C++ development and debugging

Production support experience

Unix/Linux systems

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Job Title: C++ Production Support Engineer

Location: Hybrid London, UK (3Days/Week)

Duration: 6months+

500GBP/Day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on C++ Production Support Engineer to support and enhance a legacy Treasury platform within Goldman Sachs. This role involves a mix of technical remediation on an existing C++ codebase and long-term production support across internal GS platforms and tools. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-ownership environment, supporting critical systems, resolving technical issues, and contributing to platform stability and modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical remediation and vulnerability fixes within a legacy C++ codebase
• Debug, analyze, and enhance mature platform components to improve stability and performance
• Resolve technical debt items in collaboration with internal engineering teams
• Provide day-to-day production support for the Treasury/LPS platform
• Execute operational runbooks, including onboarding activities and database-related updates
• Monitor platform health, investigate incidents, and support issue resolution
• Assist in improving and scaling the existing support model across teams
• Integrate platform workflows with internal scheduling and monitoring tools
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support operational and technical requirements
• Learn and support internal Goldman Sachs platforms such as SecDB and Slang

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on C++ development and debugging experience
• Experience working in production support or application support environments
• Good understanding of Unix/Linux systems, preferably with Solaris exposure
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues independently
• Experience supporting business-critical or enterprise applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with legacy systems and large codebases
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn internal tools and technologies

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to financial services, treasury, or trading platforms
• Experience with legacy system modernization or technical remediation projects
• Familiarity with scripting, automation, or query-based systems
• Understanding of monitoring tools, operational processes, and incident management
• Experience working in investment banking or enterprise support environments