Senior Software Engineer - C++

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.

We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organisational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global and results focused. You’ll find our 550+ team currently across 11 locations and 9 time zones.

The Role
This role is focused on designing, optimizing, and scaling high-performance trading infrastructure. You'll collaborate across teams to develop ultra-low-latency, mission-critical trading applications, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Our team is diverse and globally connected, and we're excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and passionate about delivering top-tier engineering solutions.

The role reports to the Operations Team Lead, based in Cyprus. Our team is made up of individuals from all walks of life, each bringing unique experiences and perspectives that enrich our work and culture. We truly value this diversity and are excited to welcome someone who is open-minded, adaptable, and enthusiastic about collaborating in a globally connected and inclusive environment.

 
Key Responsibilities

• Develop & Optimize: Architect and build ultra-low-latency, fault-tolerant trading applications in Java/Kotlin or C++ MetaTrader plugins, ensuring maximum execution speed.
• Enhance Performance: Implement multithreading, concurrency models, and JVM performance tuning for high-throughput systems.
• Ensure Resilience, design robust, scalable applications capable of handling extreme market conditions
• Collaborate, work closely with DevOps, risk management, and business analysts to optimize system architecture and trading infrastructure.
• Improve Automation, implement CI/CD pipelines, cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform), and best engineering practices.
• Mentor & Lead, guide junior and mid-level developers, promoting best coding practices and system design principles.

About You

• 5+ years of Java development experience in high-performance, real-time environments alongside Spring.
• Expert in multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency systems (JVM performance tuning, optimization techniques).
• Strong background in Linux-based systems, networking, and performance profiling tools.
• Solid experience in SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.).
• Cloud & DevOps Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architecture.

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• High-frequency trading (HFT), market making, or algorithmic trading systems, a strong understanding of FIX protocol, exchange connectivity, and order management systems, and knowledge of financial instruments such as FX, commodities, derivatives, or equities.
• Expertise in developing and maintaining MetaTrader plugins or similar trading platform integrations.
• Deep understanding of system architecture, performance optimization, and memory management in C++
  

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Comprehensive medical insurance with coverage for your healthcare needs
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Convenient and cozy office located near the Limassol Municipal Garden

More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit  and 

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Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

“We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.

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