Backend Software Engineer C++

Client Server; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading software house as a Backend Software Engineer in Cambridge, where you'll enhance your skills while working on innovative projects. You'll develop core remote access technology in a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and rewarding perks, including competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Care

Life Assurance

Travel Insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development skills required.
• Experience with Linux and Windows platforms preferred.
• Understanding of networking protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop backend services that ensure scalability and security compliance.
• Work on the mobile application using Flutter and Dart.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle, from analysis to testing.

Skills

C++

Cross platform experience

Networking technologies

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree (e.g. Computer Science)

Job description

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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

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

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

As a Backend Software Engineer you will join the team responsible for the 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, 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 (you can pick these up on the job), up coming projects include a piece around cryptography, 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, meeting up with colleagues in the Cambridge office once a month.

About You:

• You have strong C++ development skills
• You have cross platform experience (i.e. Linux and Windows)
• You have a good understanding of networking technologies, protocols e.g. TCP/IP, UDP, multicast and security principles / regulated environments
• You're collaborative with clear, concise communication skills
• You have a relevant degree e.g. Computer Science
• It would be great to have some experience with Video codex, Flutter / Dart mobile development, but you can upskill on the job

What's in it for you:

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

• Salary to £65k
• Bonus
• Pension
• Private Medical Care
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Subsidised gym membership and a range of 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're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate 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.