Senior C++ Developer

ABOUT US

We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.

We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.

As a Senior C++ Developer at Swift, you will have the opportunity to work in a premier engineering role based in London, UK. You will join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate exceptional skills and dedication, working diligently to deliver flawless solutions in an exciting and high-reaching environment.

Your responsibilities will include

• Developing and implementing high-quality C++ code for financial messaging services
• Collaborating with teams with varied strengths to identify requirements and successfully implement solutions
• Engaging in code reviews and fostering a culture of high coding standards
• Identifying and resolving software defects and performance issues
• Conducting unit and integration testing to ensure software reliability
• Participation in an on-call rota system to provide engineering support outside normal working hours to the product's Centre of Expertise, which will be compensated separately.
• Staying up to date with new technologies and industry trends

To thrive in this role, you should have a strong knowledge of C++ and object-oriented development, a good understanding of software engineering principles, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Join Swift and be part of an elite team dedicated to driving the global economy forward.

What we offer

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation related to accessibility during your application or interview, please contact accessibility-Sysgroup@swift.com or indicate this in your application.

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All requests are confidential and will not affect your candidacy.

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.