Act Digital

AWS-based cloud, RPA, and AI consulting

Senior C++ Developer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLisbon, PortugalNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Recent experience with C++ (11, 14, 17, or 20), the Standard Template Library, and Boost.
Understanding of design and architecture principles, common data structures, and algorithms.
Confident use of Linux, including development tools such as CMake, GCC, and GDB.
Good written and spoken English.
Ability to work as part of a globally distributed team.

Responsibilities

Develop eTrading platform modules, components, and utilities.
Take responsibility for the platform, including development, support, continuous integration and delivery, and bug fixing.
Coordinate work with global engineering, business, and support teams.
Contribute innovation to predominantly greenfield work.
Develop new algorithmic models, the algorithmic framework, market data distribution, and ultra-low-latency exchange connectors as part of a global IT/business team.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Unix scripts, Bash, and Python.
Knowledge of the FIX protocol or other fintech protocols.

Job Description

We are looking for talented C++ developers to join Electronic Equities team to work on a leading ultra-low latency algorithmic trading platform. The platform is built on top of the best available hardware and network solutions as well as state-of-the-art software technologies including: direct access to network cards to bypass the standard TCP/IP stack, explicit assignment of hot threads to physical processors to achieve the top performance and use the most recent C++(C++17/20) language features to get to the edge of impossible. And one step beyond.

The role includes development of new Algo models, Algo framework, market data distribution and ultra-low latency exchange connectors as a part of a global joined IT/business team.

Location: Lisbon based but will work with colleagues in all main locations globally.

Main Tasks:

Software development of eTrading platform modules, components and utils
Be responsible for the platform including dev, support, CI/CD, bug fixing
Coordinate work with global engineering, business and support teams
Innovation is expected as much of the work is ‘greenfield’

Technical Skills:

Recent C++ (any of 11/14/17/20), STL and Boost
Understanding of design & architecture principles, common data structures and algorithms
Confident Linux user including Linux dev tools (cmake, gcc, gdb)
(Nice to have) Unix scripts, bash, python
(Nice to have) Knowledge of FIX protocol or other Fintech protocols

Soft Skills:

Good written and spoken English
Ability to work as a part of a globally distributed team

Qualifications

Additional Information

About the Company

Act Digital

AWS-based cloud, RPA, and AI consulting

Act Digital is a multinational technology consultancy that guides large enterprises through digital transformation with customized cloud, AI, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions across 13 countries. It works by assembling multifunctional project teams to implement tailored cloud environments, develop AI/RPA strategies, and migrate automation platforms (such as moving from Blue Prism to UiPath) to improve workflows and reduce processing times. It differentiates itself through its geographic reach paired with local agility and a strong AWS partnership, delivering end-to-end transformation rather than standalone tools for industries like beauty and automotive. Its goal is to help large enterprises modernize operations, boost efficiency, and stay competitive by upgrading cloud, AI, RPA, and automated workflows.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Barueri, Brazil
Founded: 2011

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