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Additional Resources Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

EV scheme

Company pension contributions

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is seeking a Software Developer/Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain high-performance backend solutions using C++ and Java in Linux environments. You will work with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable software and contribute to architecture, APIs and scalable systems.

Ideal candidates have around 5 years of commercial development experience, a degree in CS or related field, and are eligible for UK right to work with SC security clearance.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial software development experience using C++ and some Java
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with Linux environments and software performance optimization

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications using C++ and Java within Linux environments
• Lead the technical development of software components, services and APIs
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers
• Contribute to software architecture, technical decisions and roadmaps
• Review code and promote engineering standards and practices
• Diagnose and resolve complex software issues, including third‑party dependencies
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed applications
• Containerise applications with Docker for deployment and scalability
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes

Skills

Multithreading

Mentoring

Software architecture

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

C++

Java

Linux

Docker

CI/CD

Git

REST APIs

Job description

Software Developer /Software Engineerto join an innovative technology organisation delivering complex software solutions for customers across a specialist technical environment.

As a

Software Developer /Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain high-performance backend solutions using C++ and Java in Linux environments, working with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, scalable software.

This role offers up to £78,000, with a relocation package considered for the right candidate, plus benefits.

Please only apply if you have right to work in the UK and valid SC security clearance whichmust be held at the time of application.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing and maintaining backend applications using C++ and Java within Linux environments.
• Leading the technical development of software components, services and APIs.
• Producing reliable, scalable and maintainable code with a strong focus on performance and security.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers.
• Contributing to software architecture, technical decisions and development roadmaps.
• Reviewing code and promoting consistent engineering standards and development practices.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex software issues, including problems involving third-party dependencies and customer libraries.
• Building and supporting RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed applications.
• Using static analysis, profiling and debugging tools to improve software quality and performance.
• Containerising applications with Docker to support deployment and scalability.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.

Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered:

• Software Developer,Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Backend Developer, Backend Software Engineer, C++ Developer, C++ Software Engineer, Backend Software Developeror in a similar role.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Software Developer or in a similar role.
• Valid SC security clearance at the time of application.
• Approx. 5 years of commercial software development experience using or C++ with some Java, ideally within Linux-based environments.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience investigating, diagnosing and improving software performance within Linux environments.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and object-oriented programming.
• Background in developing enterprise-level backend applications, APIs and distributed systems.
• Understanding of multithreading and concurrent application development.
• Knowledge of software debugging and diagnostic techniques.
• Experience working with Agile development environment & relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Docker and application containerisation.
• Understanding of Git and version control & CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps.

What's on offer:

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company electric vehicle scheme
• Company pension contributions
• Dedicated training and development support
• Opportunities for continued career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for aSoftware Developer /Software Engineer looking for a technically challenging role andtake their career further.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.