C++ Senior Software Engineer – Ireland relocation

Archer Recruitment; Ireland; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Fully remote in Ireland

Fast career growth

Job summary

Archer is seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer for a fully remote position based in Ireland. You will own backend projects from design to deployment, building high-performance payment infrastructure with global reach. The role offers fast-track career growth within a small, high-performing engineering team.

We require 6+ years of C++ in production, strong multi-threading and REST API skills, and experience with SQL. Relocation to Ireland is required to enable remote work within the country.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of commercial C++ development experience in production environments.
• Deep knowledge of multi-threaded programming, high-concurrency systems, and REST API design.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases and writing optimized SQL.
• Willingness to relocate to Ireland (role is fully remote within Ireland).

Responsibilities

• Take Ownership: Direct backend projects from initial system design straight through to deployment.
• Build Payment Systems: Develop and optimize high-concurrency, low-latency applications supporting global payment networks.
• Ship Greenfield Code: Architect brand-new software features using C++, Golang, PHP, and HTML.
• Collaborate: Solve hard engineering problems alongside fellow developers, support teams, and client integration partners.

Skills

C++

Multi-threaded programming

REST API design

High-concurrency systems

Tools

SQL

Job description

Senior C++ Software Engineer – Fully Remote (Ireland)

• Pure Greenfield Architecture

• Total Remote Flexibility (Relocation to Ireland Required)

• Uncapped Career Progression & High Impact

Take the lead on mission-critical software at a rapidly growing global fintech operating in the thriving payments industry. The business is built on a clear purpose: creating high-performance payment infrastructure that brings vital financial services to underserved populations worldwide.

This position gives you complete technical ownership within a tight-knit, collaborative engineering group. Because the core team is small and agile, your work gets noticed, your decisions carry weight, and your path for fast-tracked career advancement is wide open as international operations scale.

What You Will Do

• Take Ownership: Direct backend projects from initial system design straight through to deployment.

• Build Payment Systems: Develop and optimize high-concurrency, low-latency applications supporting global payment networks.

• Ship Greenfield Code: Architect brand-new software features using C++, Golang, PHP, and HTML.

• Collaborate: Solve hard engineering problems alongside fellow developers, support teams, and client integration partners.

What You Need

• 6+ years of commercial C++ development experience in production environments.

• Deep knowledge of multi-threaded programming, high-concurrency systems, and REST API design.

• Hands-on experience with relational databases and writing optimized SQL.

• Willingness to relocate to Ireland (role is fully remote within Ireland).

The Offer

• Salary: €65,000 – €75,000 + comprehensive benefits package.

• 100% Remote & Flexible: Work fully remotely from anywhere in Ireland (relocation to Ireland required).

• Accelerated Growth: High visibility, high trust, and real opportunity to progress quickly.