C++ Software Engineer – Defence Systems (Portsmouth)

Copello; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) to join our defence-focused engineering team in Portsmouth. The role involves designing and developing software for advanced maritime and defence systems, supporting the full lifecycle from requirements through testing.

On-site work with an emphasis on robust, secure software in a SCRUM environment. You will develop and maintain C++ solutions, design back-end and front-end components, integrate with sensors, perform unit tests, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience.
• OO design and software architecture experience.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Experience with debugging and fault finding.
• Understanding of networking and data serialization.
• Database and front-end development experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining software solutions using C++.
• Designing back-end systems, communication layers and client-server applications
• Developing front-end GUIs
• Integrating software with external systems and sensors
• Unit and simulation-based testing
• Working within an Agile/SCRUM environment

Skills

C++ development

OOP & design

Data structures & algorithms

Debugging & fault finding

Networking & data serialization

Database & front-end

Problem solving & communication

Job description

Copello is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) to join our defence-focused engineering team in Portsmouth. The role involves designing and developing software for advanced maritime and defence systems, supporting the full lifecycle from requirements through testing.

On-site work with an emphasis on robust, secure software in a SCRUM environment. You will develop and maintain C++ solutions, design back-end and front-end components, integrate with sensors, perform unit tests, and collaborate across