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Job Title: Software Engineer (C++ ) – Open to Graduates & Early Career
Location: Glasgow, UK (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Contract Duration: 6 Months Initial (with strong possibility of extension)
Company & Role Overview
We are currently partnering with a leading tier-one banking client to hire a driven and talented C++ Software Engineer for their Glasgow office.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly technical team working on business-critical infrastructure within the financial services sector. While this role sits within a complex engineering environment, the client is highly receptive to recent graduates or early-career professionals who possess a strong academic foundation in Computer Science and a passion for backend engineering, containerization, and distributed systems.
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- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions primarily using C++.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to implement data models and relational database designs using PostgreSQL.
- Work heavily within Linux/Unix environments to ensure smooth deployment and operation of services.
- Utilize modern containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) to deploy and scale applications.
- Apply core networking and security fundamentals to ensure systems meet strict banking compliance and performance standards.
- Gain exposure to (or utilize existing skills in) Go/Golang for specific microservices and system components.
Candidate Profile & Requirements
Education / Experience: A strong academic background (BSc, MSc, or equivalent) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. We welcome applications from high-achieving recent graduates or junior engineers with a few years of commercial experience.
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Core Programming: Strong, demonstrable coding skills in C++. (Python and Java knowledge are a bonus).
Databases: Solid understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, including data modelling and schema design.
OS / Environment: Comfort and capability working within a Linux/Unix environment.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Familiarity or hands-on experience with container runtimes and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
Security & Networking: A good grasp of underlying networking protocols and application security fundamentals.
Desirable Skills (Nice-to-Have)
- Previous internship or commercial experience within the banking, financial, or FinTech sectors.
- Experience or interest in developing with Go (Golang).
- Familiarity with Java programming.
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