Senior Software Engineer – C++, CI/CD, Data Structures, Algorithms, OOD

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbology in Chicago seeks a Senior Architect to design, implement, and maintain large-scale C++ systems powering symbol resolution and financial data delivery. You will architect service-oriented components, optimize latency, and ensure reliability across enterprise-scale pipelines.

You will participate in design reviews, mentor engineers, and champion best practices while collaborating with internal teams and external clients to deliver robust, high-performance APIs and data interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience programming in C++.
• Strong grounding in data structures, algorithms, and OO design.
• Experience designing distributed, scalable enterprise systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and spoken communication for team collaboration.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions/Jenkins, or automation.
• Familiarity with additional languages (e.g., Perl, Python, Shell) is a plus.
• Knowledge of MSSQL or MySQL is beneficial.
• Experience with Perforce for version control is a plus.
• Familiarity with Ansible or Terraform is helpful.
• Understanding financial data concepts or symbol resolution at scale is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain C++ systems powering Symbology and company-wide resolution.
• Design and optimize high-throughput and low-latency service-oriented systems at enterprise scale.
• Build scalable APIs, interfaces, and integration layers for internal and external clients.
• Participate in technical design and code reviews.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and refine production environments to ensure quality and stability of Symbology's T0 service offering.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Work on scalable architectures and pipelines that process financial data for clients worldwide.

Skills

C++ Programming

Distributed Systems Design

API Development

Data Structures

Algorithms

Object-Oriented Design

CI/CD Workflows

Financial Data Concepts

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Perforce

Ansible

Terraform

MSSQL

MySQL

Job description

• Architect, develop, and maintain C++ systems powering Symbology and company-wide resolution


• Design and optimize high-throughput and low-latency service-oriented systems at enterprise scale


• Build scalable APIs, interfaces, and integration layers for internal and external clients


• Participate in technical design and code reviews


• Monitor, troubleshoot, debug, and refine production environments to guarantee the quality and stability of Symbology’s T0 service offering


• Champion best practices, mentor junior team members, and foster technical excellence in Symbology


• Work on scalable architectures and efficient pipelines that impact how financial data is processed, integrated, and served to clients worldwide

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


• 5+ years of experience programming in C++


• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design


• Experience designing and implementing critical, distributed, scalable enterprise systems


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Effective written and verbal communication for team collaboration


• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced setting


• Exposure to CI/CD workflows such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins, or automation tools


• Experience with additional programming languages such as Perl, Python, or Shell is nice to have


• Knowledge of relational databases such as MSSQL or MySQL is nice to have


• Experience with Perforce for code versioning is nice to have


• Knowledge of infrastructure management tools such as Ansible or Terraform is nice to have


• Understanding of financial data concepts or symbol resolution at scale for financial instruments is helpful, not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in C++ programming and the design of scalable, service-oriented systems, with a strong focus on optimizing performance and ensuring system stability. Capable of mentoring team members and fostering best practices in a collaborative environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• C++ Programming


• Scalable System Design


• API Development


• CI/CD Workflows


• Data Structures and Algorithms

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• C++ Programming


• Data Structures


• Algorithms


• Object-Oriented Design


• Distributed Systems Design


• Problem-Solving


• API Development


• Financial Data Concepts

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills


• Effective Communication


• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Service-Oriented Architecture


• High-Throughput Systems


• Low-Latency Systems


• Financial Instruments


• Symbol Resolution

Tools & Technologies

• GitHub Actions


• Jenkins


• Perforce


• Ansible


• Terraform


• MSSQL


• MySQL