Software Application Engineer

TXM Recruit; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Colchester is seeking an experienced Applications Developer to join their team. This role involves delivering high-quality application features and user interfaces primarily using C++ and Qt. The position requires strong experience with embedded systems and collaboration with various engineering and product teams. The ideal candidate should also have proficiency in Python and the ability to work under hardware constraints. This position is assessed as outside IR35, appropriate for contractors.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development.
• Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications.
• Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms.
• Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications.
• Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test teams to refine requirements.

Skills

C++

Qt

Embedded systems

Python

Communication

Job description

Overview

An established technology company based in Colchester is looking for an experienced Applications Developer to support a range of embedded, GUI-driven software projects.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will focus on delivering high-quality application features, user interfaces, and on-screen display tools using C++ and Qt, closely integrated with embedded hardware systems.

This role is assessed as outside IR35, making it suitable for contractors operating via a Personal Service Company (PSC).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance GUI and application-level features using C++ and Qt for embedded platforms
• Build on-screen display tools and front-end components for hardware-integrated applications
• Collaborate with embedded engineers, product teams, and test teams to refine requirements and deliver robust software
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise code for performance, memory efficiency, and hardware constraints
• Support the full software lifecycle, from design through to deployment on embedded targets

About You

• Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt for GUI and application development
• Proven experience working with embedded systems or hardware-integrated applications
• Proficient in Python for automation, tooling, or integration tasks
• Comfortable working with low-level constraints, hardware interfaces, and embedded workflows
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator within cross-functional teams
• Experience with cross-platform or resource-constrained environments
• Familiarity with embedded Linux, device drivers, or hardware/software integration