Senior Software Engineer

IT Search; Northern Ireland; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in C/C++. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to work remotely while contributing to secure, high-performance systems that support real-time payments. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in C/C++, modern engineering practices, and a background in Linux development. Join a collaborative team where you can influence the development of cutting-edge payment systems.

Benefits

Bonus

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Solid experience with C or C++ in a production environment.
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop core backend software.
• Integrate with partner APIs and tackle performance challenges.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

C

C++

Linux

Job description

This range is provided by IT Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Principal Recruitment Consultant | HW, SW, Embedded | IT Search

Senior Software Engineer – C/C++

Global FinTech

Remote (NI & RoI)

Permanent | Full-time

£60K + bonus & excellent benefits package

IT Search has partnered with a global fintech that’s growing its UK engineering team. They’re looking for a Senior C/C++ Engineer to help build and maintain secure, high-performance systems that power real-time payments on a global scale.

In this role, you’ll design and develop core backend software, working closely with a talented team to integrate with partner APIs and tackle challenges around performance, scalability, and reliability.

It’s a product-focused role with plenty of ownership, where you’ll have the opportunity to influence how modern payment systems are built and maintained in a collaborative environment with strong technical standards.

What you need:

• Solid experience with C or C++ in a production environment
• Familiarity with modern software engineering practices: version control, testing, code reviews
• Comfortable working with structured data (e.g. XML, JSON) and API interactions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Background in Linux development
• Exposure to regulated or security-critical environments (finance, telecoms, etc.)
• Familiarity with design patterns, OO design, and refactoring techniques

If this role aligns with your expertise, send your CV via the link or get in touch with Graeme King at IT Search for a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Engineering

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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