Backend Software Engineer C++

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative software house is seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. This role offers the chance to work on complex systems and contribute to a core remote access technology used globally. You'll engage in exciting projects, including mobile application development using Flutter and Dart, while enjoying a supportive team environment. With a competitive salary and numerous perks, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in a forward-thinking company.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical Care

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Subsidised Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development skills with experience in cross-platform environments.
• Good understanding of networking technologies and security principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend C++ services with a focus on scalability and security compliance.
• Engage in the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis to testing.

Skills

C++ Development

Cross-Platform Development (Linux and Windows)

Networking Technologies (TCP/IP, UDP)

Clear Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Flutter

Dart

Job description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++) Cambridge / WFH to £65k

Are you a C++ technologist looking for an opportunity to progress your career while working on complex and interesting systems with continual learning opportunities?

You could be joining a market-leading software house whose remote access product is used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will join the team responsible for creating the client desktop software that forms a key part of the core remote access technology. You'll have exposure across the full development lifecycle from requirements analysis through to design, development, and testing, with a focus on backend C++ services that require scalability, handle large amounts of data, and must be security compliant.

Initially, you'll join a large project to engineer the mobile application of this desktop product using Flutter and Dart (which you can learn on the job). Upcoming projects include cryptography work; there's a strong pipeline of projects to keep it interesting!

Location / WFH:

There's a friendly and supportive team environment. You'll be able to work from home most of the time, with meetups in the Cambridge office once a month.

About You:

• You have strong C++ development skills
• You have cross-platform experience (Linux and Windows)
• You have a good understanding of networking technologies and protocols, e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, and security principles/regulations
• You're collaborative with clear, concise communication skills
• You hold a relevant degree, e.g., in Computer Science
• Experience with Video codecs, Flutter/Dart mobile development is a plus, but can be learned on the job

What's in it for you:

As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll earn a competitive salary:

• Salary up to £65k
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Care
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership and other perks

Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (C++) opportunity.

At Client Server, we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to non-discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.