Senior Backend Engineer - C++/Java (Linux, SC)

TipTopJob; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package considered

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Developer / Software Engineer to join an innovative technology organisation delivering complex software solutions in a specialist technical environment.

You will design, develop and maintain high‑performance backend systems using C++ and Java on Linux, building RESTful APIs and microservices, optimizing performance and security, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• SC clearance at time of application.
• Approx 5 years of commercial software development using C++ and some Java in Linux-based environments.
• Degree in CS or Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience improving software performance in Linux environments.
• Strong knowledge of architecture, design patterns and OOP.
• Experience developing enterprise backend applications, APIs and distributed systems.
• Understanding of multithreading and concurrent development.
• Knowledge of debugging techniques.
• Experience with Agile and relational and/or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Backend design

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Multithreading

Agile

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Job description

TipTopJob in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Developer / Software Engineer to join an innovative technology organisation delivering complex software solutions in a specialist technical environment.

You will design, develop and maintain high‑performance backend systems using C++ and Java on Linux, building RESTful APIs and microservices, optimizing performance and security, and mentoring junior engineers.