Senior Software Engineer (C++)

IRIS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signal Iduna Medical Insurance

Meal vouchers (Up Romania)

Annual bonus 2–3% of gross salary

Annual leave 22 days

Eyeglasses Reimbursement 300 RON/year

Learning and development programs (e.g

Pluralsight access

Job summary

IRIS is seeking a senior software engineer specializing in C++/C# with WPF/XAML experience to join the Accountancy Solutions unit in an Agile environment. You will contribute to an integrated suite built around a core SQL database, delivering user stories and ensuring quality through unit tests.

You should have strong Windows application development skills, experience with Visual Studio, relational databases, and familiarity with Azure DevOps.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of C++ and C#.
• Strong knowledge of WPF and XAML.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Experience with Agile environments and SDLC processes.
• Keen to help others and collaborate with other teams.
• BSc or equivalent in a software engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Implementing user stories and resolving issues in the team’s backlog.
• Contribute to the team’s backlog, helping to refine and estimate stories.
• Translating technical requirements into application code using development best practices.
• Developing and integrating software solutions.
• Participating in reviews of own work and in reviews of colleagues.
• Unit testing of modules developed or modified, ensuring the application meets client needs.
• Work collaboratively in an Agile environment to meet sprint and release goals.

Skills

C++

C#

WPF

XAML

Relational databases

Agile practices

Team collaboration

Education

BSc or equivalent in a software engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Visual Studio

Azure DevOps

Job description

About IRIS

IRIS Software Group is one of the UK's largest privately held software companies, trusted by 100,000+ businesses, schools and accountancy firms to keep their operations running. Our software pays 1 in 6 UK employees, supports over 12,000 schools, and is relied on by 91 of the top 100 UK accountancy firms.

We're a Great Place to Work® certified employer, recognised for our commitment to well-being, inclusion and development - and we're growing fast.

The Role

As a successful candidate you will be working in the IRIS Accountancy Solutions business unit. This part of IRIS produces software for UK Accountancy practices. You will be working as part of an Agile team to deliver solutions to user stories and requirements in an agile environment. The role is a challenging and dynamic one, with key deadlines to be hit. The role will require learning new skills and bringing a focused attitude to the tasks.

You will be involved in varied technical solutions, ranging from C and C++ through to the latest .NET technologies using C# and WPF.

These applications form part of an integrated suite, based around a core SQL database.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Implementing user stories and resolving issues in the team’s backlog

• Contribute to the team’s backlog, helping to refine and estimate stories.

• Translating technical requirements into application code using development best practices.

• Developing and integrating software solutions.

• Participating in reviews of own work and in reviews of the work of colleagues.

• Unit testing of modules developed or modified, ensuring the application meets the needs of clients and the business.

• Work collaboratively in an Agile environment, being proactive to work with others to deliver sprint and release goals.

Your Experience

• Windows application software engineering/programming skills with balance of .Net and legacy windows forms work

• Strong knowledge of C++ and C#

• Strong Knowledge of WPF and XAML

• Strong experience of Microsoft Visual Studio

• Strong experience of developing with relational databases

• Experience of Azure DevOps would be useful

• Experience of working in an Agile environment

• Experience of formal software development lifecycles would be useful

• Has a systematic, disciplined and analytical approach

• Keen to help others and collaborate with other teams

• BSc or equivalent in a software engineering discipline

• 7+ years of software development experience

Benefits

• Signal Iduna Medical Insurance

• Meal vouchers – 30 RON/working day – currently offered through Up Romania

• Annual bonus according to the company’s performance management system, between 2% - 3% out of your annual gross salary

• Annual leave – 22 days

• Giving back days – 3 days/year for charity + 1 Birthday off (if you complete the 3 days for charity)

• Eyeglasses Reimbursement - 300 RON/per year

• Events (team buildings, kickoffs, dinners)

• Learning and development programs using Cornerstone

• Access to Pluralsight for self-paced learning (first come, first served)

• Paid certifications

• eMAG vouchers as quarterly incentives for living the IRIS values

• Discounts programs with Lensa (free optometric consultations and discounts for eyewear) and Aerotravel (discounts for travel packages)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Impact: Your work will influence millions globally.

• Growth: Continuous learning and career development opportunities.

• Belonging: A culture that celebrates diversity and empowers every individual.