C++ Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company, specializing in aerospace, defence, and security, is looking for a skilled C++ Engineer. This role involves developing and enhancing software applications, emphasizing teamwork and high-quality standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong C++ skills and experience in the relevant sectors, with a commitment to collaborating for innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in defence/aerospace domain is advantageous.
• Strong background in C++ development required.
• Candidates must have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Delivering and integrating high-quality C++ code.
• Collaborating on technical solutions with teams.
• Leading development approaches considering best practices.

Skills

C++

C

Embedded Software

Object-Oriented Programming

Requirements Engineering

Leading and motivating others

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!

Experience in the Defence / Aerospace domain is advantageous, but we are 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 on technical solutions with systems and test engineering teams
3. Implementing technical improvements to enhance capabilities
4. Leading and influencing development approaches, considering design principles, modularity, reuse, best practices, and toolchains

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

Desired Skills:

• Leading and motivating others
• C++ / C / Embedded Software
• MATLAB
• Microservices
• Containerisation
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Requirements Engineering

This role requires full in-office presence in Edinburgh city centre due to the nature of the work.

Candidates must pass security clearance checks, which require that:

• The last 5 consecutive years have been spent living in the UK