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# Senior Development Engineer (C++, Linux)

- **Company:** Luxoft
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Linux, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Backend, Git, Low Latency, Docker
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b77191e7eb6d5699

## About the Role

Must have

Strong hands-on C++ experience (minimum 8 years) on Linux.

Experience developing under Linux (important)

Ability to collaborate in a team-focused environment

Excellent analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems

Experience with Docker, AWS

Knowledge of git concepts, CI/CD, release strategy, branching strategy, and development / release pipelines.

Nice to have

Experience working with Market Data and Trading

Experience with high-performance, low-latency systems

## Description

We are looking for a C++ software engineer/developer with experience in implementation of backend systems and services running under Linux, Cloud, ideally, with capabilities to deliver projects independently and coordinate work with BA, QA, Operational, and cross-functional application teams.

Responsibilities

Develop high-quality software, design, and functional documentation

Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation

Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks in the software development life cycle

Build unit tests for your code

Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting

Perform validation and verification testing

Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products

Ensure software is up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards