Senior C++ Developer

BAE Systems; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus of £5,000

Hybrid working model

Inclusive culture promoting diversity

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in the UK seeks a Senior Software Engineer (C++) to enhance national security products. Candidates should have modern C++ development skills, Linux expertise, and experience working in agile teams. Role involves international travel and collaboration with global customers. This position offers flexible work arrangements and values diversity. Join us to make a real difference in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with modern C++ standards and performance optimization.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux development, including building tools and compilers.
• Good communication skills and team player attitude.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain national security products.
• Travel internationally to access deployed systems.
• Work within high-performing agile teams.

Skills

C++ software development

Linux development

Networking knowledge (TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)

Ruby, Python, Puppet, Bash

Agile scrum experience

Job description

Location(s):UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Manchester

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (C++)

Requisition ID: 122838

Location: Manchester (Onsite)

Grade: GG10 – GG11

Referral Bonus: £5,000

Are you passionate about working with cutting edge technology, and self-motivated to deliver exciting new capabilities? Are you an experienced C++ developer who likes a challenge and is keen to keep your skills current and even cross train into new technologies?

As an experienced C++ Developer in BAE Systems AI,you’ll be working with our international customers to enhance and maintain cutting edge national security products, and will be involved in building exciting new capabilities. The work will be fast paced and at times challenging, but the benefits of the work will be tangible and real. You will be exposed to new approaches, new technology, and new ideas, so a willingness to step out of your comfort zone is a must.

In BAE Systems AI we believe in high performing agile teams. An ability to be a team player, be self-motivated, happy taking on responsibility, and a desire for team/self improvement are key attributes for success. There will be opportunity to travel internationally a few times a year to get direct access to our deployed systems, meet the end users and in-country support staff. Good communication skills are a must.

You will have experience in the majority of the following:

• Software development in C++ including use of modern standards, third-party/open source software (e.g. boost), writing for performance, and concurrency techniques
• Detailed knowledge of Linux development including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel and drivers
• Knowledge of computer networking and deep packet inspection, particularly TCP/IP but also HTTP, DNS, DHCP, tunnelling protocols (GTP, MPLS, L2TP)
• Complimentary languages and technologies such as Ruby, Python, Puppet and Bash
• Experience of working in an Agile scrum team, and the tooling that supports it, e.g. Jira

Remotely diagnosing and troubleshooting systems in support

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.