Senior Software Engineer

Reedmace Talent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to work on cutting-edge quantum technology. The role involves developing software infrastructure, optimizing system performance, and ensuring project completion. Ideal candidates will have strong expertise in C++, Python, SQL, and other technologies. Flexible working hours and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

5% Pension

Death in Service

Share Options

Free on-site parking

EV Charging

On-site Canteen

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expert-level skills in C++, Python, and SQL coding.
• Proficiency with microservices architecture.
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the team to optimize system performance.
• Introduce new features and fix bugs.

Skills

C++

Python

SQL

Microservices architecture

Embedded Linux kernel programming

Full-stack development

CI/CD pipeline

Selenium

TDD

Tools

Git

Microsoft Azure

Xray

Zephyr Scale

Cucumber

Job description

Senior Software Engineer – Circa £60,000-£75,000 (Negotiable) – Birmingham

About Delta.g

Delta.g is a UK quantum technology company developing gravity sensing tools that unlock real-time spatial intelligence. Our sensors allow users to see what lies beneath the surface of the Earth using gravity alone, revealing hidden sinkholes, old mine workings, and buried infrastructure without digging. Spun out of the University of Birmingham, our technology is new, powerful, and close to commercial deployment. We have just raised £4.6 million in investment led by Serendipity Capital, NSSIF, and SCVC, and are scaling rapidly. We are building our team in partnership with Reedmace Talent, experts in helping tech companies scale through in-house hiring. We do not use recruitment agencies, we hire directly.

Opportunity

Take your career to the next level by joining our team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you\'ll have the chance to work on cutting-edge quantum technology. This role offers the opportunity to be part of one of the UK\'s most innovative companies, pushing the boundaries of what is possible through software engineering.

Remuneration

• Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 basicsalary (Negotiable)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance (including optical and dental cover)
• 5% Pension (salary sacrifice scheme)
• Death in Service (3× gross salary)
• Share Options
• Free, secure on-site parking
• EV Charging
• On-site Canteen
• Flexible working hours

Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our technical department, focusing on software infrastructure development, bugfixing, maintenance, and new feature introduction.

You will work closely with the team to optimise system performance and ensure the successful completion of projects.

Core pillars of the role

• Location Commitment: Must be willing and able to work in-office in Birmingham.
• Startup Adaptability: Must thrive in a fast-paced, growing startup; hands-on problem-solving is essential.
• Strong Documentation & Version Control: Must be proficient in Git-based workflows, documentation best practices, and code tracking.

Ideal Technical Expertise

• Expert-level C++, Python, and SQL coding skills.
• Proficiency with microservices architecture (Microsoft Azure).
• Experience with embedded Linux kernel programming.
• Full-stack development expertise (front-end & back-end).
• CI/CD pipeline implementation & optimisation.
• Testing frameworks: Selenium, TDD, Xray, Zephyr Scale, Cucumber.
• Root cause analysis & debugging proficiency.

Why join us?

• Be part of a team working on innovative quantum technology for a fast-growing business in Birmingham.
• Work on diverse and engaging projects with a clear path for future growth.
• Collaborate with experts in the field and contribute to groundbreaking software solutions.

Not quite right for you?

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