Software Engineer

Tiger Resourcing Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Resourcing Group currently seeks a C++/Qt Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain software for onshore, offshore, and transportation markets. You will work on a Linux-based control system, extending a Qt-based GUI and refining the client/server and audio routing layers, while adhering to a safety-conscious lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project, Product, and QA teams, code review peers, and customer stakeholders to ensure milestones are achieved, with robust,

Qualifications

• Strong experience in C++ (14/17 or newer) with OO design.
• Proven Qt5 GUI development and testing in VSCode or Qt Creator.
• Solid software architecture, concurrency and testable code.
• Good knowledge of Linux for development and targets.
• Experience with Git in a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with XML for config and data interchange.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bash scripting for development/build tasks.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Teams and Slack.
• Knowledge of VoIP/telephony: Asterisk, SIP, PCM.
• PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Docker and virtualization: Docker, VirtualBox.
• Python scripting.
• Test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Knowledge of XMPP or ONVIF protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain features across the control system platform in C++ on Linux.
• Develop and evolve the operator-facing GUI (Qt) and client/server architecture.
• Work within a safety-conscious development lifecycle producing design, traceability and verification evidence.
• Participate in design and code reviews; uphold coding standards and mentor engineers.
• Integrate with audio routing, SIP/RTP, multicast audio over IP networks.
• Diagnose and resolve defects across software, network and integration boundaries.
• Engage with Project, Product, QA and customer stakeholders to meet milestones.

Skills

C++

Qt5 GUI

Linux

Git

Agile/Scrum

IDE tools

Python scripting

Networking

PostgreSQL

Docker

CI/CD

XML

Bash scripting

Wireshark

Asterisk/SIP

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

VirtualBox

Wireshark

GitLab CI/CD

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

The overall responsibility of the C++ / Qt Software Engineer is to design, develop and maintain software applications, working as part of the Global R&D organisation on products targeted towards the Onshore, Offshore and Transportation markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and maintain features across the control system platform in C++ on Linux, balancing functionality, performance, reliability and long-term maintainability.
• Develop and evolve the operator-facing GUI (Qt) and contribute to the wider client/server architecture, audio routing and system integration layers.
• Work within a safety-conscious development lifecycle producing the design, traceability and verification evidence that goes with it.
• Take part in design and code reviews, uphold coding standards and help mentor and develop less experienced Engineers.
• Integrate the control system with the wider ecosystem of the organisation - audio routing, SIP/RTP voice path and multicast audio distribution over IP network technology
• Diagnose and resolve complex defects across the software, network and integration boundaries, including on live and customer-acceptance environments.
• Engage with Project, Product, QA and customer stakeholders to deliver against milestones and acceptance criteria.

Skills and Experience Required

• Strong, demonstrable experience in C++ (C++14 / C++17 or later) with solid object-oriented design skills.
• Proven experience developing and testing GUIs and applications using the Qt5 framework in an IDE (VSCode or QtCreator).
• A sound grasp of software architecture, concurrency and writing testable, reliable code.
• Good working knowledge of Linux as a development and target platform.
• Experience with Git for version control in a collaborative team environment.
• Familiarity with XML for configuration and data interchange.
• Experience working in an Agile / Scrum environment.
• Comfortable with Bash scripting for development and build tasks.
• Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, Teams and Slack.
• Strong problem-solving skills across software, networking and system integration.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders.
• Experience with Ubuntu / Debian Linux systems.
• Familiarity with GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of VoIP / telephony technologies: Asterisk, SIP, PCM.
• Experience with network analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Knowledge of PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
• Experience with containerisation and virtualisation: Docker, VirtualBox.
• Python scripting ability.
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) practices.
• Knowledge of XMPP or ONVIF protocols.

Personal Attributes

• Takes ownership and follows problems through to a robust resolution.
• Collaborative and willing to share knowledge and raise the standard of those around them.
• Comfortable operating in a regulated environment without losing pace or pragmatism.

Education & Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar background.