C++ Programmer/Developer

The team is developing an in-house back-end system for real-time central counterparty risk management calculations. The system runs on Linux (RedHat), employing distributed and parallel processing as well as high-availability features. It is written mostly in C++, but Bash, Python and Java are used as well.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop, test, maintain/support and improve the Prisma software
• Proactively cooperate with team members, business analysts and other stakeholders
• Support the technical maintenance team as necessary
• Manage your own project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

You should possess and demonstrate the following skills and qualifications:

General skills:

• Critical thinking, ability to identify problems and propose solutions, teamwork, proactivity
• Willingness to learn, including some domain knowledge of financial markets
• Experience working in a corporate environment
• English is essential, German can be beneficial

Software development:

• Strong C++ object-oriented programming skills
• Development and scripting (bash, Python, etc.) experience under Unix/Linux
• Familiarity with SQL relational databases
• Awareness about data modelling and distributed systems (communication)
• Familiarity with code management systems (e.g., Git)

Preferred skills/qualifications – the following skills would be a plus:

• Experience with messaging (AMQP, ActiveMQ or similar)
• Interest and/or background in financial industry, derivatives, or securities trading