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C++ Engineer

We are looking for an experienced C++ Engineer to join our expanding team. In this role you will work with some of the newest technologies available in a relaxed agile environment within a cross functional team. This role will be based in our Cork office and will require some travel to Vancouver. 

What will I be doing?

  • Designing and implementing C++ applications
  • Taking products from conception to production
  • Designing, developing and delivering software to improve the availability, scalability, latency, performance and efficiency of our systems.
  • Solving problems affecting mission critical production systems and implement improvements to prevent problem recurrence.
  • Improving instrumentation and monitoring of all production systems.
  • Influencing designs, architectures and standards for highly available, distributed systems.
  • Engaging in capacity planning, performance analysis and system tuning.
  • Contributing towards the evolution of our engineering and agile culture.
  • Mentoring and improving the software and system skills of other engineers.
  • Supporting QA, Operations and other departments as needed.
  • Supporting the team in whatever capacity necessary to achieve the sprint goal.
  • You may be asked in future to join the on-call rota to assist with production issues.

What are we looking for?

  • BSc. degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years C++ development experience with a thorough knowledge of the standard library and algorithms
  • Experience in highly transactional multi-user systems
  • Strong understanding of memory management in non garbage collected environments
  • Experience of IPC, synchronization, polymorphism and templating in C++
  • Strong systems analysis skills. Transform requirements using structured techniques to create functional / technical specs
  • Experience of working within a scrum agile development framework
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent mentorship skills
  • Systematic problem solving approach, with a strong sense of ownership.
  • Working knowledge of Linux

Bonus Skills 

Desirable experience in some or all of the following technologies; Java, Messaging, Strong OOD and knowledge of design patterns, Docker, Tomcat, SQL, Cassandra, Oracle, RabbitMQ, Spring and RESTful APIs.