Senior Development Engineer (C++, Linux)

Luxoft; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is seeking a senior C++ software engineer to join a global financial market data provider's backend team. The role focuses on Linux-based services, real-time data handling, and coordination with BA, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

The candidate will develop backend systems, implement tests, and contribute to release processes, with attention to low-latency and scalable architectures. A strong emphasis on collaboration and problem solving is required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on C++ experience on Linux (8+ years).
• Experience developing under Linux and in a Linux-centric environment.
• Experience with Docker and AWS, plus Git, CI/CD, and release pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software, design, and functional documentation.
• Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.
• Build unit tests for your code.
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting.
• Perform validation and verification testing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products.
• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards.

Skills

C++ expert

Linux

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Docker

AWS

Git & CI/CD

Tools

Docker

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Project description

Our client is a leading global Financial market data provider who runs a number of change programs to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high-frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging.We are looking for a C++ software engineer/developer with experience in implementation of backend systems and services running under Linux, Cloud, ideally, with capabilities to deliver projects independently and coordinate work with BA, QA, Operational, and cross-functional application teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software, design, and functional documentation
• Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Build unit tests for your code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Perform validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products
• Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards

SKILLS

Must have

• Strong hands-on C++ experience (minimum 8 years) on Linux.
• Experience developing under Linux (important)
• Ability to collaborate in a team-focused environment
• Excellent analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems
• Experience with Docker, AWS
• Knowledge of git concepts, CI/CD, release strategy, branching strategy, and development / release pipelines.

Nice to have

• Experience working with Market Data and Trading
• Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems