C++ Software Developer

Softweb Resourcing; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company in Manchester is searching for a mid-level C++ Software Engineer to join an agile team focusing on mission-critical cyber security software. In this role, you'll have significant ownership from design to production, addressing complex challenges for enterprise customers. With a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and a flexible benefits package, this position offers the chance to make a real technical impact within a small team. The role also supports hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

9% employer-only pension contribution

Flexible benefits package including life assurance

Hybrid working 3 days in Manchester office

Qualifications

• Good commercial C++/14/17 experience on Windows / Visual Studio.
• A track record of writing clean code and multi-threading.
• The ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Building and enhancing core features in modern C++.
• Designing high-quality APIs in multithreaded environments.
• Taking ownership of substantial code segments with minimal hand-holding.
• Delivering customer-focused solutions at pace.

Skills

C++

Multithreading

Clean code

Windows/Visual Studio

JavaScript

TypeScript

Angular

Job description

Overview

Ever wanted to work on software that protects hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide - and actually own the code you write?

We're looking for a mid-level C++ Software Engineer to join our small, agile team working on mission-critical cyber security software. This isn't just another dev role - you'll have real ownership, from design through to production, working on complex problems that matter to enterprise customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Building and enhancing core features in modern C++ (C+), primarily on Windows with growing Linux opportunities


• Designing high-quality APIs in multithreaded environments


• Taking ownership of substantial code segments with minimal hand-holding


• Delivering customer-focused solutions at pace - this is a fast-moving tea

Qualifications

• Good commercial C+/14/17 experience on Windows / Visual Studio


• A track record of writing clean code and multi-threading


• The ability to work independently and take initiative


• Understanding of JavaScript, TypeScript or Angular code is a nice to have (although they have a dedicated UI JavaScript team)

What\'s in it for you?

• £40,000 £50,000 (Depending on experience)


• 9% employer-only pension contribution


• Flexible benefits package including life assurance


• Hybrid working 3 days in Manchester office


• Make a genuine technical impact in a small team with rapid release cycles

Location: Manchester central (hybrid)

Start: ASAP/New Year

The process: CV review technical take-home challenge in-person interview

Sound interesting? If you\'re a C++ Software Developer who values autonomy, technical challenge, and seeing your work make a real difference, we\'d love to hear from you.