C++ Developer Trainee (Fintech)

TL;DR

C++ Developer Trainee (Fintech): Assisting in the development and maintenance of financial applications with an accent on C++ and Linux environments. Focus on learning to debug, test, and modify existing codebases while collaborating with senior developers.

Location: Porto, Portugal

Company

hirify.global is the leading European capital market operator, covering the entire value chain from listing and trading to clearing and settlement.

What you will do

• Assist in the development and maintenance of applications written primarily in C++.
• Read, understand, and make small modifications to existing Python scripts and tools.
• Work in Linux environments, including filesystem navigation, application execution, and debugging.
• Write and maintain simple shell scripts.
• Participate in code reviews and follow established coding standards.
• Help investigate bugs and performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor´s or Master´s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of C++ (object-oriented programming, memory management basics, STL).
• Ability to read and understand Python code.
• Basic familiarity with Linux command-line environments.
• Must be eligible for an IEFP Level VI Internship.
• Fluency in English (written and verbal communication) is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with Git or other version control systems.
• Exposure to build systems such as Make or CMake.
• Familiarity with debugging tools (e.g. gdb).
• Knowledge of networking concepts or multithreaded programming.