Senior C++ Developer

Affinity; Portugal; Híbrido; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Training & certifications

Flexible work mode (on-site/remote/hir

Healthy work-life balance

Resumo da oferta

Affinity seeks an experienced software engineer to join our Portugal-based team building an ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform. You will work on high-load, real-time systems using modern C++ and Linux, across migration and refactoring efforts.

You will collaborate with global teams, contribute to the SDLC, and help design robust architecture. Fluent English is required, and knowledge of trading protocols such as FIX is a plus.

Qualificações

• At least 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong C++ (C++11/14/17/20) with STL and Boost.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms or high-load real-time systems.
• Solid understanding of software design, data structures and algorithms.
• Linux experience and tools: CMake, GCC, GDB.
• Experience with Agile development and full SDLC.
• Experience with migration and refactoring projects.
• Knowledge of Python, Bash and Unix scripting.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol or other financial trading protocols is a plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain an ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform.
• Develop new Algo models, trading framework components, market data distribution solutions, and exchange connectors.
• Build and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ components for electronic trading.
• Ensure the platform meets high standards of performance, quality, security, and reliability.
• Participate throughout the development lifecycle, including technical analysis, development, testing, documentation, and code reviews.
• Take ownership of platform components across development, CI/CD, production support, and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with global engineering, business, and support teams.
• Contribute to innovative and greenfield development within the trading platform.

Conhecimentos

C++ (C++11/14/17/20)

STL & Boost

Electronic trading platforms

High‑load real‑time systems

Linux

CMake, GCC, GDB

Agile & SDLC

Migration & refactoring

Python, Bash, Unix scripting

FIX protocol knowledge

Fluent English

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Our mission is to be a meaningful part of our people's careers. As we grow, so does our determination to offer the best experience to our employees and clients — and that’s exactly what drives us. We are a Portuguese technology consulting company with offices in Lisbon, Porto and Óbidos, and representations in Brazil, Tunisia and Cabo Verde. We have over 13 years of market expertise, and today we are a universe of around 400 people working on-site, remotely or in hybrid mode in projects across 20+ countries.

We believe that great people make successful companies, and that’s why we stand for the appreciation, recognition and growth of our professionals.

We don’t want to be just another line on your CV - we want you to live a Lifetime Experience with us. We invest in training and certifications that confirm your real progression, in promoting a healthy work-life balance, and in offering benefits that impact your personal life and career.

#welcometoyourfuture

What we’re looking for:

Requirements

• At least 5 years of software development experience.
• Strong development experience with modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20), including STL and Boost.
• Experience with electronic trading platforms or other high-load, real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of software design and architecture principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Solid experience with Linux and development tools such as CMake, GCC, and GDB.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with migration and refactoring projects.
• Knowledge of Python, Bash, and Unix scripting is valued.
• Knowledge of FIX protocol or other financial trading protocols is a plus.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform.
• Develop new Algo models, trading framework components, market data distribution solutions, and exchange connectors.
• Build and optimize high-performance, low-latency C++ components for electronic trading.
• Ensure the platform meets high standards of performance, quality, security, and reliability.
• Participate throughout the development lifecycle, including technical analysis, development, testing, documentation, and code reviews.
• Take ownership of platform components across development, CI/CD, production support, and bug fixing.
• Collaborate with global engineering, business, and support teams.
• Contribute to innovative and greenfield development within the trading platform.

• #Affinity – Creating close and empathetic relationships with colleagues, clients and candidates (and not just with technologies, languages and platforms). Team spirit and good vibes;
• #Ambition – Wanting to do more and better. A drive to exceed expectations and evolve personally and professionally;
• #Action – Energy to make things happen. Showing proactiveness and initiative;
• #Learning – Willingness to grow individually and collectively and to become an expert in the tech market;
• #Assertiveness – Transparent and honest communication, always with constructive feedback.

Your #LifetimeExperience

• Taking part in national and international projects in a company based on personal relationships, simplicity and efficiency, with a disruptive approach to the tech market;
• Accessing a career and training plan tailored to your performance and interests;
• Being part of a welcoming, trustworthy, respectful and informal environment;
• Joining our Affinity Communities (sports, tech, hobbies, etc.) and actively participating in social and environmental responsibility projects;
• Taking advantage of a range of benefits, partnerships, discounts, events and internal dynamics.

Beyond your professional satisfaction, we want to offer you memorable moments of leisure and connection, worthy of an Affinity experience.