C# / C++ Software Engineer

Matchtech; Bolton; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a C# and C++ Software Engineer in Bolton to design, develop and maintain Windows-based data capture, analysis and training systems for complex products.

You will work in a team of software engineers on multi-threaded, high-performance applications with emphasis on verification and testing across subsystems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in C++ and C# development in Windows.
• Strong understanding of software design, memory and performance.
• Experience with version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with requirements management and test evidence (IBM DOORS).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system interface software to capture and analyse performance data.
• Support software on Windows hardware for target testing.
• Architect multithreaded, scalable, maintainable apps.
• Contribute to design, integration and verification of software solutions.
• Lead and support system integration, verification and testing.
• Carry out performance analysis and debugging of real-time systems.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams.
• Document architecture, interfaces and test procedures for formal testing.

Skills

C++

C#

Windows development

Multithreading

Memory management

Performance optimisation

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Git

GitLab

SonarQube

JIRA

Confluence

CI/CD pipelines

IBM DOORS

Job description

Location: Bolton (fully onsite)

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £65ph UMB (Inside IR35)

Role details

We are looking for a C# / C++ Software Engineer to join our client in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Working within a team of software engineers, the role will focus on developing, integrating and maintaining Windows-based data capture, analysis and training systems that support complex products and their associated subsystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop system interface software to capture and analyse performance data
• Support the setting to work of software on Windows hardware for target testing
• Architect and implement robust, scalable and maintainable multi-threaded applications
• Contribute to the design, development, integration and verification of software solutions
• Lead and support system integration, verification and testing at component and system levels
• Carry out performance analysis, debugging and optimisation of real-time systems
• Work closely with subsystem design teams and manufacturing teams
• Document software architecture, interface definitions and test procedures to support formal testing and handover

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in C++ and C# development within a Windows environment
• Strong proficiency in C#, including its use for tooling, test interfaces and Windows components
• Experience developing multi-threaded and concurrent software applications
• Strong understanding of software design principles, memory management and performance optimisation
• Experience with version control systems such as Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of software requirements and technical documentation processes
• Ability to contribute to software integration, verification and testing activities
• A relevant degree or equivalent professional software engineering experience would be advantageous

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, automated test rigs or hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Experience using GitLab, SonarQube, JIRA and Confluence
• Experience with IBM DOORS for requirements management and test evidence
• Previous experience in Defence, Aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment

If you are an experienced C++ / C# Software Engineer with strong Windows development and concurrent programming skills, our client would welcome your application.