Senior Software Engineer (C++, Perl)

Reed Technology; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead a software team in Basingstoke. This role involves designing quality software, mentoring junior members, and implementing improvements in software processes. Candidates should have strong experience in C++ and Perl, and ideally have worked in agile environments. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for personal training

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding with C++ and Perl technologies.
• Experience in agile team environments.
• Proven ability to deliver software solutions that meet user needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of quality software.
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Review code and provide feedback.

Skills

C++

Perl

Agile methodologies

User-focused design

Code review

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer (C++, Perl)

• Location: Basingstoke, 5 days a week
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Salary: Competitive

A new exciting permanent Senior Software Engineer position has become available to lead a software team within the companies Design department. This role is crucial in maintaining and extending world-class design realisation and engraving tools used to create industry-leading banknote designs. You will be hands-on in implementing new features and addressing technical debt, while also coaching and mentoring junior team members.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Lead the design and development of quality, simple software using appropriate patterns.
• Focus relentlessly on user needs, driving incremental delivery of high-value software and addressing areas of risk timely.
• Work closely across a multi-disciplinary team to ensure cohesive team delivery.
• Promote knowledge sharing across the team and department, enabling collaborative work on the same codebase.
• Regularly update your team and colleagues on your work through agile ceremonies and software development life cycle tools (eg, Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Identify and implement improvements in ways of working, processes, or adoption of new technologies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with the software.
• Review code authored by colleagues, providing constructive feedback.
• Provide mentoring and support professional development within the team.
• Manage priorities to provide swift responses, support investigations, and create fixes during live incidents.
• Support delivery leads and architecture colleagues in defining technical tasks required to deliver user stories.
• Take ownership of the continuous improvement of all Design Software processes and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong technical understanding and commercial experience with C++ and Perl technologies.
• Experience in agile team environments and continuous integration settings.
• Proven ability to design and deliver software solutions that meet user needs.
• Ability to set up and establish new software projects from scratch, incorporating best practices, build and release processes, and automated testing.
• Experience leading small teams of software developers for technical delivery.
• Familiarity with Git or similar source control systems.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of VBA, JavaScript, or creating Photoshop SDKs in C++.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and job grade.
• Opportunities for personal training and development.
• Engage in a collaborative, innovative workplace culture.
• Comprehensive benefits package aligned with company guidelines and policies.

To apply for this Senior Software Engineer position, please submit your CV to be immediately considered.