BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.
What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.
Head Application Engineering (C++)
Madrid, Zurich | working from home up to 60% | Reference 6388
Are you eager to contribute to one of the most advanced, innovative, and stable stock exchanges in the world? Join us at SIX as a Lead Application Engineer, where your expertise in C++ development and leadership will drive the evolution of our trading systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead the Trading Application Development team, focusing on the backend development and management of our applications to ensure they meet the highest standards of functionality and user experience.
If you want yo hear more about this positon, apply now with your CV in English. We are looking forward to meet you!
What You Will Do
- lead full stack development projects with a spirit of innovation and enjoyment
- utilize your expertise C++ development skills to enhance backend functionalities in primary market trading and GUIs for the secondary market
- serve as Application Manager, ensuring our platforms comply with all internal and external regulations
- design sophisticated solutions by translating user needs and business requirements into cutting-edge applications, adhering to best practices in C++ development
- collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team of developers, testers, product owners, and business stakeholders in a dynamic Agile environment (SCRUM and SAFe), leading and mentoring throughout the project lifecycle
What You Bring
- over 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on backend development in C++ (C++ 98/17)
- a solid foundation in SQL, OpenShift, Docker, and SDLC, with additional knowledge of FIX protocol or financial markets highly beneficial
- a proactive, initiative-driven, and results-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to quality and systematic problem-solving skills
- a communicative, team-oriented, and resilient personality capable of leading diverse groups
- high verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish to interact with your international colleagues; German language is an asset but not required
- willingness for on call (approximately 1 weekend every 3 months). This service is economically compensated
If you have any questions, please call Sara Perez de la Cuesta at +34 91 709 56 80.
For this vacancy we only accept direct applications.
Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.
What We Offer
Flexible Work Models
We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.
Personal Development
You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.
Agile Working Methods
Whether through scrum or design thinking,
we solve exciting tasks together in teams.