C++ Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a C++ Engineer to enhance their software applications in the aerospace and defence sectors. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in C++ along with leadership skills. This role involves collaboration and technical implementation for innovative engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in C++ development essential.
• Experience in high-quality software test systems preferred.
• Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and integrate high-quality C++ code.
• Collaborate with systems and test engineering teams.
• Implement technical improvements for software capabilities.

Skills

Leadership and motivation skills

Proficiency in C++

Proficiency in C

Embedded Software

Object-Oriented Design

Requirements Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Microservices

Containerisation

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!

While domain knowledge in defence and aerospace is advantageous, we are also interested in candidates 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 capabilities
4. Leading and influencing development approaches, considering design principles, modularity, reusability, 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.

Desired skills include:

• Leadership and motivation skills
• Proficiency in C++, C, or Embedded Software
• Experience with MATLAB
• Knowledge of Microservices and Containerisation
• Object-Oriented Design
• Requirements Engineering

This role is based fully in-office in Edinburgh city centre, so candidates must be willing to commute.

Candidates will need to pass security clearance checks, which require:

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