Senior C++ Developer | High-Performance Payment Systems | Munich | Hybrid

Senior C++ Developer | High-Performance Payment Systems | Munich | Hybrid

A leading global digital payments company is looking for an experienced C++ Developer to join its engineering team near Munich. The company builds and operates a flexible, high-availability platform used across multiple countries to power real-time transactions in the gift card, prepaid, issuing, and acquiring space.

The role is part of a long-established and rapidly growing technology business that is part of a well-known international group.


The Role

This is a hands-on C++ development position within a collaborative team. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the core components of a fast-moving and scalable payments platform.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, optimising, and maintaining robust and reusable C++ code
  
  
• Identifying and resolving performance issues, bugs, and bottlenecks
  
  
• Conducting code reviews and contributing to continuous improvement
  
  
• Translating business requirements into technical solutions
  
  
• Writing functional test cases and maintaining automated regression frameworks
  
  
• Ensuring code quality, structure, and maintainability through best practices
  
  
  

Your Profile

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development
  
  
• Deep understanding of C and C++
  
  
• Strong knowledge of STL, Boost, and multithreading (including race conditions and deadlocks)
  
  
• Practical experience with MySQL, MariaDB, or Oracle
  
  
• Comfortable working in Windows, Unix, or Linux environments
  
  
• Understanding of system-level design, algorithms, and data structures
  
  
• Exposure to financial protocols (e.g. ISO 8583, ISO 20022) is a plus
  
  
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and pragmatic mindset
  
  
• Fluent English required; German is an advantage
  
  
• Relevant technical degree or equivalent practical experience – career changers welcome
  
  
  

What’s Offered

• Long-term position in a stable international company
  
  
• Flexible hybrid working – up to 50% remote
  
  
• End-to-end software ownership with varied and challenging projects
  
  
• Personal development support through regular appraisals, in-house training, and e-learning platforms
  
  
• Language courses available
  
  
• €50 monthly shopping voucher plus a range of employee discounts
  
  
• Subsidised gym and wellness membership (EGYM Wellpass)
  
  
• Regular company events including summer parties, Oktoberfest, and team gatherings
  
  
  

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced C++ developer who wants to work on real-world systems at scale in the fintech space.