Software Developer

Matchtech; Teddington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm in Teddington is looking for a Software Developer to work on cutting-edge cyber security and networking technologies. The successful candidate will engage with 5G networks and develop applications in C++ and Python. This hybrid role requires commuting to Birmingham at least twice a week. Candidates must be eligible for security clearance and have experience with open-source communities and scripting.

Qualifications

• Engagement with open-source communities.
• Solid scripting ability with Python.
• Experience in C/C++ for software development.
• Basic understanding of 5G wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the software development lifecycle of bespoke tooling.
• Leverage experience to assist teams in establishing the best architecture.
• Provide technical expertise across teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Engagement with open-source communities

Job description

Overview

Software Developer position – Hybrid Birmingham. This role involves working on or supporting the latest ground-breaking cyber security and networking technologies on national and international scale, with exposure to senior government officials, industry leaders, and academic professionals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the software development lifecycle of bespoke tooling.
• Leverage your experience and skills to assist teams in establishing the best architecture for products and services.
• Provide technical expertise on software development across teams.
• Develop CLI and web applications using modern interpreted and compiled programming languages, debugging & troubleshooting, IDE & OS basics, test driven development, clean code & refactoring, version control, CI / CD, alerting & monitoring, Functional & Non-Functional Testing.
• High performance application design and development in C++, Python and related languages.
• Conduct security research and develop solutions for 5G networks, including creating and testing prototypes in both fronthaul and backhaul environments.
• Work with the latest high-end telecommunications hardware and performance machines.
• Contribute to advancing security in cutting-edge telecommunications technologies and developing robust solutions for high-performance systems.
• Work with latest and high-performance technologies.
• Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the offices in Birmingham at least twice a week.

Qualifications

• Essential skills: Engagement with open-source communities and processes.
• Solid scripting ability e.g. with Python.
• Basic Linux / Unix environment experience.
• Broad understanding of 5G wireless networks.
• Experience using e.g. C/C++ for software development.
• Experience with Git or other version control.
• Basic understanding of and competence in using virtualized environments.
• Understanding of containerisation & networking basics; willingness to learn more if needed.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn new programming languages as needed, with a strong interest in continuous development.
• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE!