Senior Software Engineer - C

DCV Technologies; Enfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DCV Technologies in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Senior Software Engineer to join an established engineering software team developing software for advanced maritime navigation, surveillance and radar systems. This is a hands-on C++ role across the full SDLC.

You will design, implement, test and maintain software, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with customers and suppliers on software-related matters, contributing to sophisticated product engineering.

Qualifications

• C++ programming and hands-on SDLC experience required.
• Strong software design and verification capabilities.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication.
• Degree in Software Engineering, CS, EE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Specification, design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of C++ software.
• Taking responsibility for software design through to verified delivery.
• Software testing, verification and problem solving throughout the lifecycle.
• Providing technical support to less experienced engineers.
• Acting as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers and collaborators.

Skills

C++ programming

SDLC experience

Software design

Software verification

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or related

Tools

Visual Studio 2022/2026

Job description

We are recruiting a Senior Software Engineer to join an established engineering software team developing software for advanced maritime navigation, surveillance and radar systems. This is a hands‑on C++ software engineering role with responsibility across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from preliminary specification and software design through implementation, testing, verification and maintenance.

The Role

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will use strong engineering practices to develop software for innovative products and solutions while supporting and enhancing existing software in line with commercial and product requirements.

Key responsibilities include

• Specification, design, development, implementation, testing and maintenance of C++ software.
• Taking responsibility for all or an assigned portion of a software design through to verified software delivery.
• Software testing, verification and problem solving throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Providing technical support and advice to less experienced software engineers.
• Acting as a technical liaison with customers, suppliers and engineering collaborators on software-related matters.
• Contributing to the continued development and improvement of complex engineering products and systems.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent C++ programming and software development knowledge.
• Experience taking software projects through the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2022/2026.
• Strong software design, software verification, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• A degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or another relevant technical subject.

Desirable Experience

Experience with GUI, UX or HCI would be beneficial, alongside scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell. Knowledge of radar, maritime navigation, surveillance systems, ECDIS, embedded software, systems engineering or defence technology would also be advantageous.

This opportunity could suit a Senior Software Engineer, Senior C++ Developer, C++ Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer or Software Design Engineer seeking technical ownership within a complex product engineering environment. You will have the opportunity to apply your C++ expertise across design, development and verification while contributing to technically sophisticated software products.