C++ Developer at Synechron, Belfast, £Contract Rate

Job Location: Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days from office)

We're Synechron, a global consultancy Laser-focused on accelerating digital initiatives in financial services. With over 14,500 members of staff across 19 countries and a unique mix of end-to-end digital, business and technology services, we help clients solve complex challenges with modern and innovative solutions.

Team members will rapidly come up to speed on the latest technology and domain specific languages to deliver projects while also expanding their C++ knowledge. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging. The strongest employees are typically known as problem solvers; individuals that take full ownership of problems and drive them through to completion. Learning is also an important aspect of every member of the team, and continued learning is strongly supported. Both Linux and Windows operating systems are in use with a heavy focus on Linux.

Responsibilities:

• Work with business analysts to identify the best solution for meeting business requirements
• Deliver high quality market logic normalization code and configuration
• Ensure bug free software through automated regression testing, unit tests, and code reviews
• Collaborate with QA and Operations to ensure successful integration into test and production environments

Qualifications:

• Experience with the full life cycle software development experience
• Experience with C++
• Strong understanding of Object Oriented development
• Superb communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to collaborate in a team focused environment
• Excellent analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems.
• Ability to thoroughly test and debug code using test driven development
• Ability to suggest/research new technologies and quickly adapt to change
• Ability to work with both Technical Architects and Product Owners in order to build to specification
• Object Oriented Design

Desired Skills

• Experience with C++
• Experience developing on Linux
• Exposure to Agile methodologies
• Experience with automated testing
• Knowledge of Scripting languages Python, Unix or Powershell Shell Scripts desirable
• Knowledge of other languages such as JavaScript, Node.js
• Experience with Real Time programming
• Adept at software design
• Experience with debugging multi-threaded applications
• Knowledge of/experience with design patterns
• Real passion for continued learning and development
• Understanding of financial markets, market data
• Low Latency financial market data systems

Benefits Include (not limited to):

Competitive compensation/Hybrid working/Immediate start available

Diversity Statement

Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.