Senior C++ Developer
We are seeking a Senior C++ Developer to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance Microsoft Office COM Add-Ins, with a focus on scalability, real-time data processing, and seamless user experience within Excel.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Office COM Add-Ins on Windows using C++ and JavaScript (NodeJS)
- Analyze performance bottlenecks in handling large datasets, such as 50k+ formulas or real-time data streams, and implement optimization strategies
- Apply best practices and innovative solutions to improve the scalability, speed, and usability of the add-in
- Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features for the COM Add-In application, and ensure thorough testing and quality assurance
- Conduct detailed performance analysis, including profiling and debugging, and propose solutions to enhance stability and speed
- Work on real-time data integration and ensure efficient handling of high-frequency updates
- Communicate technical solutions effectively to internal stakeholders and external clients
- Engage in technical discussions, gather requirements, and ensure alignment between development and business goals
- Participate actively in a distributed team environment, and leverage remote collaboration tools to stay connected and productive
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with C++ programming, particularly for developing and maintaining COM Add-Ins
- Experience with JavaScript, particularly for client-side scripting and enhancing user interactivity within Excel
- Understanding of Microsoft Office APIs and the architecture for COM Add-In development, especially in Excel
- Demonstrated experience handling large datasets, formula-heavy spreadsheets, and/or real-time data processing
- Proven ability to optimize performance, improve scalability, and enhance responsiveness in applications dealing with substantial workloads
- Experience with debugging, profiling tools, and performance tuning, with specific experience analyzing Excel-related performance highly desirable
- Knowledge of asynchronous programming and multi-threading techniques to handle real-time data updates
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a proactive approach to identifying and solving issues
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working effectively in distributed teams using collaboration tools
- Proficiency in English at a B2+ level
Nice to have
- Background in financial services, fintech, or a similar domain involving large-scale data and formula-heavy computations
- Familiarity with advanced Excel functionalities, such as VBA macros
- Knowledge of integrating real-time data streams, such as from APIs or external trading systems, into Microsoft Office Add-Ins
- Proficiency with version control systems such as Git and experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for deployment
- Familiarity with Web technologies used in Office Add-Ins, including Office.js
- Knowledge of best practices for usability, testing, and debugging in distributed applications
