Software Engineer

IT Search; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global FinTech leader as a C++ Software Engineer in a hybrid role based in Belfast. Work on secure, high-throughput systems for real-time payments while collaborating with experienced engineers. This position offers market-based salary, bonuses, and excellent benefits in a product-driven environment that prioritizes clean architecture and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
• Understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Exposure to multi-threaded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop core backend components with modern C++.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver scalable software.
• Maintain high-throughput systems for real-time global payments.

Skills

C++

Problem-Solving

Debugging

Tools

Git

Job description

Software Engineer

Global FinTech

Belfast (Hybrid)

Permanent | Full-time

Market based salary + bonus & excellent benefits

IT Search is proud to partner with a global FinTech leader as they continue to expand their UK & Ireland engineering teams.

We’re hiring a C++ Software Engineer to join a growing group responsible for building and maintaining secure, high-throughput systems that support real-time global payments.

You’ll be involved in the development of core backend components using modern C++, working alongside experienced engineers to deliver scalable and reliable software in a high-performance environment. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in a product-driven company that values clean architecture, best practices, and continuous learning

Key Requirements:

• Hands-on experience with modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) in a commercial or production environment
• Understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean code principles
• Exposure to multi-threaded or performance-sensitive systems
• Familiar with version control systems (e.g. Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Experience working with structured data and APIs (e.g. JSON, XML)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Desirable Experience:

• Linux development experience
• Exposure to C or systems-level programming
• Interest in regulated or high-security domains such as finance or telecoms

If you’re a C++ developer looking to take on impactful engineering work in a collaborative and supportive environment, apply now or contact Graeme King at IT Search for a confidential chat.