C++ Developer

Reggie & Cole; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15%+ Bonus

Profit Share Bonus

Up to 10% pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

An established software company in Sunbury-on-Thames seeks a skilled Software Engineer proficient in C++. The role involves building robust backend systems, ensuring software reliability and scalability, while contributing to design discussions and supporting junior engineers. This position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, extensive benefits including bonuses and pension contributions, and a hybrid working environment with occasional office attendance. Candidates looking for long-term progression and ownership in their work are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with C++ in production environments.
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable software.
• Comfortable working in a full lifecycle environment: design, build, test, documentation, support.

Responsibilities

• Writing and maintaining modern C++ code.
• Taking ownership of key systems and delivering improvements end-to-end.
• Contributing to technical design and architecture discussions.
• Improving development practices through reviews, testing, and standards.

Skills

C++

Linux

Windows

Debugging skills

Git + Atlassian workflow

Job description

We're working with an established software company as they look to hire a Software Engineer to strengthen their engineering team.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building robust backend systems, taking ownership of complex development work, and helping drive engineering standards forward.

C++ is the core language, but the team is forward-thinking and this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to keep progressing and learn modern languages like Rust and Go over time.

What you’ll need

• Strong commercial experience with C++ in production environments
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable software
• Experience working across Linux and Windows
• Confident owning work across the full lifecycle: design, build, test, documentation, support
• Strong debugging skills and an engineering mindset focused on quality and performance
• Comfortable working in a Git + Atlassian based workflow (or similar)

Nice to have (but not essential):

• Mentoring/leading other engineers via code reviews and technical guidance
• Exposure to modern languages such as Rust / Go
• Experience improving performance, stability, and maintainability across mature systems

What can you expect?

• Writing and maintaining modern C++ code
• Taking ownership of key systems and delivering new improvements end-to-end
• Contributing to technical design and architecture discussions
• Improving development practices through reviews, testing, and engineering standards
• Helping junior engineers develop through support and mentoring
• Long-term scope to broaden into Rust / Go depending on your interests

What can you expect in return?

• Salary up to £65,000
• Strong overall benefits package - 15%+ Bonus, Profit Share Bonus & up to 10% pension.
• Hybrid working with a Sunbury-on-Thames base - Occasional office attendance
• A senior role with genuine ownership, autonomy, and long-term progression

If you're interested in this C++ Software Engineer opportunity in Sunbury-on-Thames, apply today as interviews are being arranged quickly.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.