C++ Production Support Engineer

Vallum
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 130K

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

C++
Databases
Software Debugging
Monitoring of Systems
Solaris (Operating System)
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Enterprise Software Applications
Technical Debt
Legacy Systems

Job description

Job Title: C++ Production Support Engineer

Location: London, UK (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 months+

500GBP/day Inside IR35

Role Overview

We are looking for a hands-on C++ Production Support Engineer to support and enhance a Legacy Treasury platform within Goldman Sachs. This role involves a mix of technical remediation on an existing C++ codebase and long-term production support across internal GS platforms and tools. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a high-ownership environment, supporting critical systems, resolving technical issues, and contributing to platform stability and modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform technical remediation and vulnerability fixes within a Legacy C++ codebase
  • Debug, analyze, and enhance mature platform components to improve stability and performance
  • Resolve technical debt items in collaboration with internal engineering teams
  • Provide day-to-day production support for the Treasury/LPS platform
  • Execute operational runbooks, including onboarding activities and database-related updates
  • Monitor platform health, investigate incidents, and support issue resolution
  • Assist in improving and scaling the existing support model across teams
  • Integrate platform workflows with internal scheduling and monitoring tools
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to support operational and technical requirements
  • Learn and support internal Goldman Sachs platforms such as SecDB and Slang

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on C++ development and debugging experience
  • Experience working in production support or application support environments
  • Good understanding of Unix/Linux systems, preferably with Solaris exposure
  • Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues independently
  • Experience supporting business-critical or enterprise applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working with Legacy systems and large codebases
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to learn internal tools and technologies

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to financial services, treasury, or trading platforms
  • Experience with Legacy system modernization or technical remediation projects
  • Familiarity with Scripting, automation, or query-based systems
  • Understanding of monitoring tools, operational processes, and incident management
  • Experience working in investment banking or enterprise support environments

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on C++ development and debugging experience
  • Experience working in production support or application support environments
  • Good understanding of Unix/Linux systems, preferably with Solaris exposure
  • Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues independently
  • Experience supporting business-critical or enterprise applications
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working with Legacy systems and large codebases
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • Willingness to learn internal tools and technologies

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to financial services, treasury, or trading platforms
  • Experience with Legacy system modernization or technical remediation projects
  • Familiarity with Scripting, automation, or query-based systems
  • Understanding of monitoring tools, operational processes, and incident management
  • Experience working in investment banking or enterprise support environments

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