Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

linkup; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media software company is seeking a Lead Software Engineer/Developer with expertise in C++ and broadcasting systems. This remote position offers a competitive salary of up to £95k and involves designing features for a broadcasting application. Candidates should have strong C++ skills, a background in media technology, and experience in technical leadership. The role includes mentoring others and working with a modern technology stack. Benefits include healthcare, pension, and perks like a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Salary up to £95k

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology.
• Experience with C++11 / C++17, moving to C++20.
• Comfortable mentoring others and providing project leadership.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement features on the automation software.
• Mentor team members and champion development techniques.
• Collaborate using C++17 / C++20 technology stack.
• Provide project leadership and contribute to technical decisions.

Skills

Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology

Strong C++ development skills

Hands-on technical leadership experience

Good knowledge of SQL

QT experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Understanding of software engineering best practices

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features and improvements on the core automation playout / scheduling software, across the full software development lifecycle.
• Mentor others and act as a champion for development techniques, promoting reviews, latest technologies, tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with teams using a modern technology stack including C++17 / C++20.
• Provide project leadership and contribute to technical decisions to improve software quality and delivery.

Qualifications & About You

• Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology.
• Strong C++ development skills; experience with C++11 / C++17 and moving to C++20.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience; comfortable mentoring others and providing project leadership.
• Good knowledge of SQL.
• QT experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of software engineering best practices and CS fundamentals such as OOP, data structures, design patterns.
• 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, Healthcare, Life Assurance. Perks such as cycle to work scheme and more.

Equal Opportunity

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We\'re an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.