C++ Engineer - Microservices Architecture - Fintech Domain

C++ Engineer (Micro services, Low Latency, High Throughput) Position Overview : SMC Global is seeking a highly skilled C++ Engineer to join our technology team. This role is focused on developing and optimizing low-latency, high-throughput micro services essential for our high-performance trading platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience working in C++ on financial services applications, with a strong background in system optimization to meet real-time processing requirements. Experience with Go (Golang) is an advantage but not a requirement. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and optimize C++ based trading systems and microservices that deliver low-latency (<20 ms) and high-throughput (>12,000 requests per second) performance. - Work with trading algorithms, order execution systems, and other core financial technologies to build highly reliable, scalable systems. - Collaborate with product and trading teams to define, design, and implement microservices that meet stringent performance and reliability requirements. - Optimize code to ensure ultra-low latency in a high-frequency trading environment, addressing network and system bottlenecks as they arise. - Conduct system profiling and performance tuning to enhance the speed, scalability, and overall efficiency of trading applications. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance issues, system outages, and bugs related to the trading environment. - Stay abreast of emerging technologies in high-performance computing and financial systems. Required Skills & Qualifications : - 4+ years of C++ programming experience, with a focus on low-latency and high-throughput systems. - Proven experience with microservices architecture in a distributed environment. - Experience optimizing systems for low latency (<20 ms) and high throughput (>12,000 requests per second), particularly in real-time, high-frequency trading applications. - Strong understanding of multi-threading, concurrency, and network programming. - Familiarity with Linux-based environments (e.g., Ubuntu, CentOS). - Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques. - Ability to analyze and solve complex technical issues quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Solid communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments. Preferred Skills : - Experience with Go (Golang) in building distributed, micro services-based systems. - Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). - Exposure to high-performance financial systems, trading platforms, or other financial technology. - Understanding of financial instruments, market data feeds, and order routing protocols. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Total Experience : 6 - 20 years