Production Support Engineer (C++)

Posted 14 May 2026
LocationLondon
Job type Contract
Discipline Technology

Job description

C++ Production Support Engineer – Treasury Platform Support

We are seeking a hands-on C++ Production Support Engineer to support and enhance a legacy Treasury platform (LPS) within Client. The role involves a blend of technical remediation on a mature C++ application and ongoing production support across internal client platforms such as SecDB and Slang.

Key Responsibilities

C++ Technical Remediation

  • Perform remediation and risk mitigation activities within a legacy C++ codebase, including addressing runtime vulnerabilities and stability issues

  • Analyze, debug, and implement fixes in a mature enterprise platform with long-standing architecture

  • Work closely with development teams to resolve technical debt and improve system reliability

  • Support code enhancements and maintenance activities aligned with platform modernization goals

Production Support & Platform Operations

  • Provide day-to-day production support for the LPS platform and associated workflows

  • Execute operational runbooks, including user onboarding, database updates, and scheduled support activities

  • Monitor application health, troubleshoot incidents, and ensure timely resolution of production issues

  • Assist in evolving the support model from siloed ownership to a scalable and distributed support structure

  • Integrate platform processes with enterprise scheduling, monitoring, and operational tooling

  • Collaborate across teams and gain exposure to internal client platforms including SecDB and Slang

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on expertise in C++ with proven experience in debugging, code analysis, and issue remediation

  • Experience supporting production applications in enterprise environments

  • Solid understanding of Unix/Linux systems; exposure to Solaris is an advantage

  • Ability to work independently with strong ownership and problem-solving capabilities

  • Experience handling incidents, operational support tasks, and production troubleshooting

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to financial services, treasury, or trading platforms

  • Experience working with legacy system modernization or remediation initiatives

  • Familiarity with scripting, database queries, or platform integration activities

  • Ability and willingness to learn internal enterprise tools and support ecosystems such as SecDB and Slang