Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expert-level skills in C++, Python, and SQL. The role involves software development, system optimization, and collaboration on groundbreaking projects in quantum technology. Offering a salary of circa £60,000-£75,000 and various benefits including private medical insurance and flexible working hours.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

5% Pension scheme

Death in Service

Share Options

Free secure on-site parking

EV Charging

On-site Canteen

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Expert-level coding skills in C++, Python, and SQL.
• Proficient in microservices architecture and Git-based workflows.
• Experience with embedded Linux and full-stack development.

Responsibilities

• Focus on software infrastructure development and bug fixing.
• Optimize system performance and complete projects successfully.

Skills

C++

Python

SQL

Microservices architecture

Embedded Linux kernel programming

Full-stack development

CI/CD pipeline

Selenium

TDD

Root cause analysis

Tools

Git

Microsoft Azure

Testing frameworks

Job description

SeniorSoftwareEngineer-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

TakeyourcareertothenextlevelbyjoiningourteamasaSeniorSoftwareEngineer,whereyou'llhavethechancetoworkoncutting-edgequantumtechnology.ThisroleofferstheopportunitytobepartofoneoftheUK'smostinnovativecompanies,pushingtheboundariesofwhatispossiblethroughsoftwareengineering.

Remuneration

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

Benefits

• 25daysholidayplusbankholidays
• PrivateMedicalInsurance(includingopticalanddentalcover)
• 5%Pension(salarysacrificescheme)
• DeathinService(3×grosssalary)
• ShareOptions
• Free,secureon-siteparking
• EVCharging
• On-siteCanteen
• Flexibleworkinghours

Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our technical department, focusing on software infrastructure development, bug fixing, 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, ZephyrScale, 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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