Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

Client Server; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading media software house is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to develop and improve their broadcasting application. The role includes designing new features and mentoring junior developers, utilizing technologies like C++17 / C++20 and QT. With a remote-first policy, you can work from anywhere in the UK, earning up to £95k along with benefits like pension and life assurance. Ideal candidates will have a background in media broadcasting and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology.
• Strong C++ development skills including C++ 11 / C++ 17.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience.
• Good knowledge of SQL and QT.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features and improvements on the core automation software.
• Mentor others and provide technical leadership.
• Promote development techniques and modern technology stack.

Skills

C++ development

Media broadcasting technology

Technical leadership

SQL

QT

Analytical skills

Software engineering best practices

Communication skills

Job description

Lead Software Engineer / Developer (C++ QT) Remote UK to £95k

Are you an experienced C++ Software Engineer with a strong knowledge of broadcasting systems?

You could be progressing your career in a hands-on, technical leadership role at a market leading media software house, the flagship product, is a pseudo real time multi-threaded iTV broadcasting application that enables television broadcasters worldwide to automate playout, handle acquisition, allow low and high resolution editing and manage assets.

As a Lead Software Engineer you will design and implement new features and improvements on the core automation playout / scheduling software, working across the full software development lifecycle. As a senior member of the team you'll mentor others and act as a champion for development techniques, promoting the use of reviews, latest technologies, tools and techniques whilst working with a modern technology stack including C++17 / C++20.

Location / WFH:

There's a remote first policy so you can work from home from anywhere in the UK.

About you:

• You have a strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology
• You have strong C++ development skills, they're using C++ 11 / C++ 17 and moving to C++ 20
• You have experience with hands-on technical leadership, happy to develop and mentor others and provide project leadership
• You have a good knowledge of SQL
• You have QT experience
• You have strong analytical and problem solving skills
• You have a good understanding of software engineering best practices and Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns
• You're collaborative with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's in it for you:

As a Lead Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package including:

• Salary to £95k
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Perks such as cycle to work scheme and more

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