Senior Software Engineer

TieTalent; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Southampton, England. The role emphasizes embedded development and includes responsibilities such as leading complex projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and optimizing application architectures. Candidates should have significant experience with embedded C/C++ and Python, as well as strong knowledge of electronics and systems design. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. Join a dynamic team focused on addressing real-world technology challenges.

Qualifications

• Significant experience with embedded C/C++ and Python.
• Extensive expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Strong understanding of electronics and systems design.
• Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of complex features and projects.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to maintain and develop software.
• Assisting in requirements management and planning.
• Innovating to improve software processes.
• Integrating software with hardware.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Python

Linux operating systems

Windows operating systems

Electronics and systems design

Hardware-software integration

Security protocols

CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD)

Video processing

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field

Job description

Overview

TieTalent — Senior Software Engineer — Southampton, England, United Kingdom

This role emphasizes embedded development and offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology addressing real-world challenges in sectors including customs, border protection, law enforcement, military, emergency services, and first responders.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of complex features and projects
• Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to maintain and develop software
• Assisting the software engineering manager in requirements management, estimation, and planning
• Devising innovative solutions to improve software processes and quality
• Integrating software with hardware to deliver complete systems
• Optimising application architectures for scalability and performance
• Monitoring system performance and troubleshooting to ensure high availability and reliability
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery processes
• Supervisory responsibilities: technical mentoring of junior engineers
• Sprint board management

Required Skills

• Significant experience with embedded C/C++ and Python
• Extensive expertise across Linux and Windows operating systems
• Strong understanding of electronics and systems design
• Hands-on experience with hardware-software integration
• Experience with internet, application layer, transport layer, and security protocols
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• In-depth understanding of video and image processing
• Agile methodology and software development lifecycle knowledge

Desired Skills

• Designing and implementing graphical user interfaces
• Appreciation for physics, particularly radiation-related topics

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electronics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience in software and firmware development

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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If you are passionate about technology and innovation, and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dedicated and innovative team.