C# / C++ Software Engineer

Tatton Recruitment; Tyldesley; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

World Class Defence Organisation is seeking a C# / C++ Software Engineer contractor to join the team in Bolton on a 12‑month contract. The role requires onsite work with a 37-hour week and a 65 GBP per hour rate. A compressed 4-day week may be possible, with overtime paid at time and a quarter.

IR35 status is Inside (Umbrella). The successful candidate will develop and maintain software in Windows environments, focusing on data capture, analysis and training systems, collaborating with

Qualifications

• Proven C++ and C# development experience in Windows environments.
• Experience with multi-threaded design and debugging.
• Familiar with Git-based version control and CI/CD workflows.
• Ability to read/produce technical documentation supporting software requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Windows-based software interfaces to capture performance data.
• Architect and implement robust, scalable multi-threaded applications.
• Lead integration, verification and testing at component and system levels.
• Document architecture, interfaces and test procedures for handover.

Skills

C++ development

C# development

Windows environment

Multi-threaded programming

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Software design principles

Technical 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.

Proficient in C++ and C#, you will play a critical part in the design, development, integration, and verification of the software solutions that are key to the success of our products.

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