Senior C++ Developer

Role Overview

Senior C++ Developers are key contributors to the design, development, and maintenance of our high-performance trading software solutions. They build reliable, low-latency, and scalable systems that power mission-critical trading operations for banks, brokers, and funds. They combine autonomy, accountability, and efficiency to deliver superior product quality and client satisfaction. Senior C++ Developers are instrumental in promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and client success.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, test, and maintain efficient and reliable C++ components for trading systems.
• Ensure product quality, scalability, and performance through clean code, testing, and optimization.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance Specialists, and DevOps Engineers to deliver solutions aligned with client and market needs.
• Mentor junior Developers and foster accountability, autonomy, and team spirit.
• Uphold deadlines, compliance standards, confidentiality, and client success as core professional values.
• Provide regular updates and report activities to management.

Detailed Responsibilities

• Software Design and Development

• Design and implement C++ software modules with a focus on reliability, scalability, and low latency and real-time requirements for some software products.
• Write effective, scalable high quality code. Maintain the existing code.
• Develop robust trading functionalities across multiple asset classes and market workflows.
• Optimize system performance, memory usage, and throughput for mission-critical applications.
• Ensure full adherence to internal coding standards, documentation practices, and version control.
• Contribute to maintaining product quality and consistency across releases.

• Quality, Accountability, Efficiency, and Compliance

• Design, implement and execute automated unit tests to conduct unit, integration, and performance testing to guarantee product quality and stability.
• Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and defects.
• Ensure compliance with coding standards, security protocols, and confidentiality obligations.
• Write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for trading software, and ensure that all documents are accurate, consistent, and aligned with the latest product versions and releases.
• Review and update existing documentation to maintain quality, relevance, and compliance with standards.
• Deliver tasks within agreed deadlines, maintaining high standards of efficiency and professionalism.
• Provide regular updates and report activities to management.

• Collaboration and Client Success

• Work closely with Business Analysts to translate functional requirements into effective technical solutions while prototyping solutions when required.
• Support the Quality Assurance and DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and reliable product performance in production.
• Contribute to customer satisfaction by providing robust, maintainable, and scalable systems that meet client expectations.
• Act as a proactive partner in achieving client success and long-term relationships.

• Leadership, Mentorship, and Continuous Improvement

• Mentor and guide junior Developers, promoting autonomy, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Encourage knowledge sharing, code reviews, and team collaboration.
• Stay current with technological advancements in C++ and trading technology.
• Stay updated on financial markets, trading workflows, and new technologies relevant to trading systems.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and the evolution of best practices across the development lifecycle.

Profile & Qualifications

• BSC in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in C++ development (C++11 or later) and Python Developer for server-side solutions. Advanced SQL skills.

• Excellent programming skills, with the ability to produce technical document in a simple and meaningful way.
• Deep knowledge of development best practices (Agile methodology and Atlassian suite, i.e. Bitbucket, Jira, and Confluence) and industry standard libraries (stdlib).

• Strong expertise in multi-threaded, high-performance, and network programming.
• Solid understanding of Linux environments, Version Control Systems and CI/CD tools (e.g. Git, Jenkins). Full autonomy in using debugging and profiling tools.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with financial systems, trading workflows, or market data preferred.
• Proven sense of accountability, autonomy, efficiency and team working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and product quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a client-first mindset.
• Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).

Commitment to confidentiality, continuous learning, and professional ethics.