Senior C++ Backend Engineer - Low-Latency Trading (Hybrid)

EPAM Systems; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by design

Remote work within Poland

Relocation opportunities

English classes

Health insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Well-being programs

Certification programs

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Kraków is seeking an experienced C++ engineer to design, develop, test, and support high-performance trading platforms. You will build connectivity, APIs, and distributed systems, collaborating with global teams on architecture, releases, and production support.

The role requires 5+ years of C++ experience, strong Linux skills, and familiarity with FIX and trading environments. Hybrid work with a client office 3 days/week in Kraków is offered, with growth opportunities and global

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on C++ development experience.
• Strong knowledge of multithreading, STL, data structures, algorithms, templates, pointers, and socket programming.
• Experience in Linux/Unix environments.
• Good understanding of SQL and database technologies.
• Experience with FIX protocol, order management systems, and trading environments.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Nice to have: equity trading or investment banking experience; Java development knowledge; production (L3) support.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support C++ applications and services.
• Build and enhance trading connectivity, integration solutions, and APIs.
• Deliver high-performance, scalable, and resilient systems.
• Participate in architecture, release management, and production support.
• Collaborate with global engineering and business teams.
• Contribute to Agile and DevOps practices, including CI/CD.

Skills

C++ development

Multithreading

Linux

Data structures & algorithms

Socket programming

STL

SQL databases

Trading systems

CI/CD

Communication skills

Tools

FIX protocol

Order management systems

Trading platforms

Java development

Job description

EPAM Systems in Kraków is seeking an experienced C++ engineer to design, develop, test, and support high-performance trading platforms. You will build connectivity, APIs, and distributed systems, collaborating with global teams on architecture, releases, and production support.

The role requires 5+ years of C++ experience, strong Linux skills, and familiarity with FIX and trading environments. Hybrid work with a client office 3 days/week in Kraków is offered, with growth opportunities and global