Senior Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead and mentor engineers while delivering innovative C++ solutions in embedded/real-time environments. This role requires current UK Security Clearance and strong design capabilities. The successful candidate will work closely with electronics teams and have opportunities for technical leadership and growth. Located on-site in Chertsey, UK, this position offers meaningful, challenging projects with real impact.

Qualifications

• Current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) at time of application.
• Strong expertise in C++ and version control.
• Proven ability in team leadership and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers in software architecture.
• Deliver robust C++ solutions for embedded/real-time systems.
• Collaborate with firmware teams and support integration.

Skills

C++ design & development

Embedded/real-time experience

Team leadership/mentoring

Version control

Documentation skills

Tools

Docker

UML/Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring a Senior Software Engineer for a specialist engineering consultancy delivering innovative, high-integrity systems.

You’ll lead and mentor engineers, define software architecture, and deliver robust C++ solutions across embedded/real-time environments. You’ll collaborate with electronics/firmware teams, support integration, verification & validation, and work with containerised deployments (e.g. Docker). Experience with UML/Enterprise Architect is beneficial.

Essential

• Current UK Security Clearance (SC or DV) at time of application (role involves work on UK defence programmes).
• Strong C++ design & development, embedded/real-time experience, version control, V&V.
• Proven team leadership/mentoring; clear documentation and stakeholder presentations.
• On-site, 5 days per week in Chertsey (KT16).

Nice to have

Acoustic signal processing; Linux & Windows toolchains; Docker/containers; UML/EA.

Why this role

Meaningful, technically challenging projects with real impact; supportive culture; scope for technical leadership and growth.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you need adjustments during the process, let us know.

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