C++ Developer

Fruition Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services company in Reading is looking for an experienced C++ Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing and developing software components, mentoring junior engineers, and optimising existing code. The ideal candidate has strong experience in C++, object-oriented design, and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a hybrid working model with 3 days onsite, and 35 days of holiday.

Benefits

35 days holiday

Competitive salary

Opportunities for technical growth

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience in C++.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, data structures, and multithreading.
• Experience with SQL.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ software components.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and code reviews.
• Optimise existing code for performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices.

Skills

C++

Object-oriented design

Data structures

Multithreading

SQL

Version control (Git)

CI/CD pipelines

Problem-solving

Job description

C++ Engineer

Location: Reading, Berkshire (3 days per week onsite)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + great benefits including 35 days holiday

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced C++ Engineer to join our growing software development team in Theale. You'll be working on high-performance, scalable systems that power mission‑critical applications used worldwide. This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, writing clean and efficient code, and collaborating in a hybrid, team‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ software components
• Contribute to architectural decisions, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Optimise existing code for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the team

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Strong commercial experience in C++
• Solid understanding of object‑oriented design, data structures, and Multithreading
• Experience with SQL
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working model - 3 days a week onsite in our modern office
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including 35 days holiday
• Opportunities for technical growth and professional development
• Collaborative culture with smart, supportive colleagues

Ready to make an impact?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.