C# / C++ Software Engineer

Tatton Recruitment; Bolton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor for an initial 12-month contract based in Bolton, with a 4-day compressed week and on-site work. You will work in the Manufacturing Intelligence and Support team, developing multi-threaded Windows applications, integrating data capture and analysis systems, and contributing to testing and documentation.

The role requires extensive C++ / C# experience in Windows, familiarity with CI/CD and Git, and the ability

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in C++ / C# development in a Windows environment.
• Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed.
• Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience of working with technical documentation to inform the software engineering process around system software requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the system interface computer software that captures the performance data.
• Support setting to work of new software to perform target testing on Windows hardware
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications.
• Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels.
• Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of real-time systems.
• Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities.

Skills

C++ development

C# development

Windows environment

Multi-threading

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Documentation

Tools

GitLab

SonarQube

JIRA

Confluence

IBM DOORS

Job description

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a C# / C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Rate: £65.00 per hour

Location: Bolton

Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite. A compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday should be possible.

Contract: 37 Hours per week

Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’

Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)

C# / C++ Software Engineer Job Description:

By embracing the latest software technologies and methods the Manufacturing Intelligence and Support department delivers exceptional software solutions that support our products in the field and factory. As part of a team of 5-7, you will be working with C++ and C# to respond to new customer requirements and improve the functionality of the products. An exciting element of this role is understanding the functionality of the many sub systems of a delivery, rather than focusing on one element.

What we are looking for:

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced self-starting Software Engineer for a position in Bolton, Greater Manchester. The role is 100% on site. The successful candidate will join our development team responsible for building and integrating data capture, analysis and training systems. The role will focus on developing and maintaining software in Windows environment, working closely with several subsystem design teams and the manufacturing teams producing the product.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop the system interface computer software that captures the performance data.
• Support setting to work of new software to perform target testing on Windows hardware
• Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable multi-threaded applications.
• Lead and contribute to system integration, verification, and testing at both component and system levels.
• Conduct performance analysis, debugging, and optimisation of real-time systems.
• Document architecture, interface definitions, and test procedures to support handover and formal test activities.

Skillset/experience required:

• Extensive experience in C++ / C# development in a Windows environment.
• Proficiency in C# for tooling, test interfaces, or Windows components as needed.
• Demonstrable skills in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management, and performance optimisation.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience of working with technical documentation to inform the software engineering process around system software requirements

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs, or hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) setups.
• Experience of software engineering tools including GitLab, SonarQube, JIRA, Confluence
• Experience of IBM DOORS software for managing requirements and test evidence