Senior C++ Developer

Team Creation Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Creation Limited in London is seeking an experienced Senior C++ Developer to lead the design and development of high-performance backend systems within our Game platform. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, mentoring junior developers and driving engineering best practices.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C++, multi-threading, and distributed systems, with experience building scalable servers and robust APIs, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in C++ backend development.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ and high-performance system design.
• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Experience building high-load server applications using TCP-based protocols.
• Relational databases with query optimization and schema design.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technology roadmaps and system reviews with innovative solutions.
• Participate in system architecture and design delivering scalable C++ solutions.
• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend services.
• Collaborate with frontend and cross-functional teams to design efficient APIs.
• Lead code reviews and promote coding standards and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.

Skills

C++ Backend Development

Multi-threading

High-performance systems

TCP-based protocols

Distributed systems

Code reviews

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

SQL databases

Oracle

Job description

Company Overview:

Team Creation Limited is a fast-growing software development company operating across Asia and Europe. We provide services including market research, artificial intelligence solutions, cloud computing, and mobile application development for a broad range of international clients. Our focus is on delivering innovative and high-quality technology solutions while supporting the continued growth and development of our professional workforce.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior C++ Developer to lead the design and development of high-performance backend systems within our Game platform. This role combines hands-on engineering excellence with technical leadership responsibilities, including mentoring junior and mid-level developers, reviewing code quality, and driving best engineering practices across the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in C++, distributed systems, and high-concurrency server applications, with the ability to contribute strategically to architecture decisions and long-term technical roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and evolution of technology strategies, roadmaps, and system reviews, while identifying and implementing innovative solutions.
• Play a key role in system architecture and product design, delivering high-quality engineering solutions using C++.
• Develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance solutions, ensuring the ability to handle demanding workloads.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers and cross-functional teams to design and implement efficient APIs, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in a microservices architecture, with a focus on scalability and horizontal scaling for performance-critical services.
• Conduct in-depth code reviews for junior and mid-level developers to ensure quality, performance, and maintainability.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to support professional growth within the team.
• Establish and promote coding standards, review processes, and engineering best practices.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and root cause analysis for complex technical issues.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in C++ backend development.
• Strong expertise in modern C++ and high-performance system design.
• Extensive experience with multi-threading and concurrency.
• Experience building high-load server applications, particularly using TCP-based protocols.
• Solid experience with relational databases (SQL-based systems), including query optimization and schema design.
• Familiarity with web security best practices, ensuring secure coding and application design.
• Experience working with game products or similar performance-critical applications is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Oracle databases or similar enterprise-level database systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Chinese is a plus.