Lead Software Engineer C++ Media Broadcasting

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

Job summary

A leading media software house is seeking a Lead Software Engineer / Developer experienced in C++ to enhance their broadcasting software. The position offers remote work across the UK and includes responsibilities for designing features, mentoring team members, and applying best development practices. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and be proficient in C++ and broadcasting technologies, with a competitive salary up to £95k.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of media broadcasting technology.
• Proficient in C++ (11/17, moving to 20).
• Hands-on technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Good understanding of software engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new features in automation software.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle.

Skills

C++ development skills

knowledge of media broadcasting technology

SQL

QT experience

analytical and problem solving skills

communication and stakeholder management

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