Junior Software Engineer - C

ECM Selection (Holdings) Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational software company in Cambridge is seeking junior C++ developers to support high-performance software projects. You will engage in all project phases and receive guidance from experienced engineers. Ideal candidates hold a strong degree in Computer Science and possess demonstrable C++ experience. The role offers hybrid working options and benefits including health insurance and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Health insurance for employee and family

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working (2-3 days at home)

Qualifications

• Strong degree (1st or 2:1) from a top university.
• Demonstrable achievements with C++ in a commercial environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support high-performance C++ software.
• Work on all aspects of projects from design to testing.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers and support new members.

Skills

C++

Communication skills

Linux scripting

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Early career C++ development in a caring and supportive team

This large multinational organisation is looking for junior C++ software engineers to join their team in Cambridge developing and supporting high-performance and low-level software used by important clients around the world. You will be working on all aspects of projects, from initial design work and prototyping through to maintenance and testing.

You will be working in a team of talented engineers of all experience levels. You will receive plenty of support from the team as you develop your engineering knowledge and in time you will do likewise for newer members of the team. Alongside the core C++ work you will also develop skills with commercial grade optimisation and debugging tools as well as Linux scripting languages.

Requirements

• Strong degree (1st or 2:1) from a top university (Russel group or similar) in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Demonstrable achievements with C++ in a commercial environment. Alternatively significant contributions to an open-source project, a university dissertation project or a long-term hobby project might be suitable.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills suitable for a multicultural and multinational work environment.
• Full rights to work in the UK without time limit.

This is a truly multinational company with offices across North America, Europe and Asia. Your home base will be in Cambridge, not far from the main train station and travel to the other offices including secondments are possible for those interested. They are well set up to offer continual professional development and technical training and provide typical big business benefits such as health insurance for you and immediate family, bonus scheme and hybrid working (2-3 days per week at home).

Please apply (quoting ref: CV27522) only if you are eligible to live and work in the UK. By submitting your details you certify that the information you provide is accurate.