C++ Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the aerospace and defense sector is seeking a skilled C++ Engineer to develop and enhance software applications. The role involves delivering high-quality C++ code and collaborating with various engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have leadership skills and experience in embedded software, and must pass security clearance checks.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ development is essential.
• Experience leading software teams is valued.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and integrating high-quality C++ code.
• Collaborating with engineering teams on technical solutions.
• Implementing improvements to enhance capability.

Skills

Leadership and motivation skills

C++

C

Embedded Software

MATLAB

Microservices

Containerisation

Object-Oriented Design

Requirements Engineering

Job description

Join our client's dynamic and innovative team, a leading technology company at the forefront of cutting-edge solutions specialising in aerospace, defence, and security. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated C++ Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of our software applications.

If you are passionate about technology, thrive in a collaborative environment, and have a strong background in C++ development, we want to hear from you!

Defence / Aerospace domain knowledge is an advantage, but we encourage applications from those who have led or been part of teams delivering high-quality software test systems.

What will a typical week look like?

1. Delivering and integrating high-quality C++ code
2. Collaborating with systems and test engineering teams on technical solutions
3. Implementing technical improvements to enhance capability
4. Leading and influencing development approaches considering design principles, modularity, reuse, best practices, and toolchains

We value behaviors and experience over specific tools or programming languages, so please consider this as a guide rather than a strict requirement.

Key skills for the role include:

• Leadership and motivation skills
• C++ / C / Embedded Software
• MATLAB
• Microservices
• Containerisation
• Object-Oriented Design
• Requirements Engineering

Due to the nature of the work, this role will be fully in-office, requiring candidates to commute to Edinburgh city centre.

Candidates must pass security clearance checks, which require:

• Having spent the last 5 consecutive years living in the UK