C++ Production Support Engineer

Posted 18 May 2026
Salary £500 per day
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline TechnologyCommodities and Financial Services

Job description

Job Title: C++ Production Support Engineer

Location: Hybrid London, UK (3Days/Week)

Duration: 6months+

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

If this position is of interest to you, apply now!