C++ Developer

EPAM Systems; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible work hours

Variety of projects

Career growth opportunities

Internal events and communities

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a talented C++ Developer for its Electronic Equities team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance trading system components, joining a globally distributed team that values technical excellence and ownership.

The role involves two days per week in the office in Lisbon or Porto and collaboration across worldwide teams. Responsibilities include leading platform lifecycle tasks, CI/CD, and performance optimization, with opportunities for greenfield work and

Qualifications

• Proficient in modern C++ with strong programming fundamentals.
• Solid understanding of software design principles and data structures/algorithms.
• Proficient Linux user with hands-on experience using CMake, GCC and GDB.
• Experience with trading platforms or FIX protocol development.
• Good written and spoken English; ability to work in a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Electronic Equities platform components.
• Own platform lifecycle, including production support, CI/CD, bug fixing and performance optimization.
• Coordinate with global engineering and support teams.
• Participate in architectural and technical design discussions.
• Drive innovation with focus on greenfield development.

Skills

C++

Linux

CMake

GCC

GDB

FIX protocol

Trading platforms

Distributed teamwork

English

Tools

CI/CD

Job description

We are looking for a talented C++ Developer to join our Electronic Equities team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of high-performance trading systems, working on both existing platform components and greenfield initiatives. The position offers the opportunity to work in a globally distributed environment where technical excellence, ownership, and innovation are essential.

This position requires regular office visits two days per week in either Lisbon or Porto.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain Electronic Equities platform components
• Take ownership of the platform lifecycle, covering development production support, CI/CD, bug fixing and performance optimization
• Coordinate closely with global engineering business and support teams
• Participate in architectural and technical design discussions
• Drive innovation with a strong focus on greenfield development

Requirements

• Strong experience with modern C++
• Solid understanding of software design and architecture principles and common data structures and algorithms
• Confident Linux user with hands‑on development experience using CMake, GCC and GDB
• Experience with trading platforms or FIX protocol development
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work effectively as part of a globally distributed team

Nice to have

• Background in electronic trading or capital markets
• Experience with low-latency or high-performance systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices in large scale environments

We offer

• Competitive compensation depending on experience and skills
• Variety of projects within one company
• Being a part of a project following engineering excellence standards
• Individual career path and professional growth opportunities
• Internal events and communities
• Flexible work hours