Senior Software Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment in London is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise to lead software projects from concept to verification. You will work in a collaborative engineering environment, mentoring junior engineers and liaising with customers and suppliers on software matters. The role offers a hybrid on-site/off-site arrangement with 3 days in London area and 2 days remote, and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with C++.
• Experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle.
• Good knowledge of Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Experience with GUI/UX, HCI, Python, or PowerShell desirable.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for innovative products and solutions.
• Take ownership of software projects from specification through to verification.
• Support and enhance existing software in line with business requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and junior engineers.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on software matters.

Skills

C++

SDLC experience

Mentoring juniors

GUI/UX familiarity

Tools

Visual Studio 2022/2026

Python

PowerShell

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (SC Cleared)

London Area - 3 Days on-site, 2 days WFH

Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Are you a Senior Software Engineer with strong C++ expertise looking to play a key role in the development of innovative technology solutions, taking projects from concept through to verified software while working on technically challenging products in a collaborative engineering environment?This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled software engineering team where you will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from specification and design through to implementation, testing, verification, and ongoing maintenance. You will contribute to the development of new products while also supporting and enhancing existing software solutions.Working closely with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and collaborators, you will provide technical expertise across a range of software-related activities. You will also support the development of junior engineers, acting as a technical mentor and role model within the team.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in C++ software development and experience delivering projects through the complete software development lifecycle. Experience with GUI/UX development, HCI principles, or scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell would be advantageous.

The Role:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software for innovative products and solutions
• Take ownership of software projects from specification through to verification
• Support and enhance existing software in line with business requirements
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and junior engineers
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on software matters

The Person:

• Strong commercial experience with C++
• Experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026
• Experience with GUI/UX, HCI, Python, or PowerShell desirable.
• Eligible for SC Clearance.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.