Backend Software Engineer (C++)

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 40M+ trades a day and 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for 1M+ clients worldwide. 

Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.

Why this role matters

The role is based in our Limassol office, Cyprus. In case of relocation, we offer full relocation support for you and your family to make your move smooth and worry-free.

Backend Software Engineer independently delivers complex backend features and services while maintaining high standards of quality and performance. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, code reviews, and proactive contributions to improving team practices. The role optimizes performance, participates in architectural discussions within their team, and drives improvements in testing, reliability, and scalability. They balance hands-on development with shaping processes that raise the overall quality of the team’s work.

What you'll actually do

• Consistently deliver core product features that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Write clean, secure, and efficient code while performing thorough testing and debugging.
• Ensure seamless integration with other components and optimize for scalability while addressing technical debt.
• Write well-documented code and create automation tests with strong coverage.
• Improve testing practices across the team.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Maintain documentation that meets company standards and continuously improve code quality.
• Tackle complex architectural and performance problems.
• Drive improvements to service latency, fault tolerance, and resilience in high-load environments.
• Lead architecture discussions and influence technical decisions across the department.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and contribute to internal knowledge bases.
• Promote and apply clean code principles and best engineering practices.
• Automate repetitive tasks and support performance optimizations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for beneficial adoption.
• Participate in technical interviews and share knowledge with peers.
• Contribute to improving team processes and standards.
• Suggest and drive technical improvements.
• Support onboarding and ongoing growth of team members.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development experience; preferred commercial experience with Python, Go, C++, C#, etc.
• Experience conducting code reviews.
• Strong background in high-load, concurrent, and multithreaded systems with microservice development experience.
• Preferred experience in financial/market-based or distributed systems.
• Proven ability to build scalable, reliable services (APIs, storage, testing, CI/CD).
• Solid understanding of version control, branching, releases, and review processes.
• Strong ORM/DBMS expertise and database architecture knowledge.
• Strong fundamentals in system design and integration patterns.
• Practical experience with DevOps practices (OS, monitoring, networking, virtualization, containers).
• Proficient in unit, integration, and load testing; skilled in debugging, profiling, and optimization.
• Soft skills: English B2+ proficiency; excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong time management and multitasking skills; proactive continuous learner; able to work independently in fast-paced environments; high attention to detail and quality; strong communication and ownership mindset; effective collaboration with cross-functional teams (Tech Leads, UI/UX, SEs, QA, Product, BSA).

What we offer along the way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Full relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance included
• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones
• “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the bar
• Employee share scheme — grow with us
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking
• Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis
• Access to a Corporate doctor
• Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services
• Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption
• Support with the naturalisation process for relocated employees

At Exness, we know that changing jobs - and changing countries - is a big step. That’s why relocation with Exness is different. We make it smooth, supported, and truly life-changing.

What your journey looks like

1. Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)
2. English check (if needed)
3. Tech interview & Live-coding (90 minutes)
4. Behavioural interview (60 minutes)

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