Software Engineer

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Software Developer for a 12-month contract in the City of Edinburgh. The role involves participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle and requires proficiency in C++ and experience in developing Windows applications. This position offers a supportive environment and the chance to work on impactful projects with modern tools.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Access to modern development tools

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proficient in C++ development.
• Experience developing Windows applications, ideally with knowledge of MFC and C#.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
• Assist in defining and refining software requirements.
• Contribute to interface design and integration specifications.
• Implement software changes and new features.
• Develop robust, maintainable code.
• Conduct testing and inspections.
• Collaborate within an agile development framework.

Skills

C++ development

Experience developing Windows applications

Knowledge of MFC and C#

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Git

Enterprise Architect

Job description

Overview

Software Developer — Location: Portsmouth. Employment Type: 12-month contract. Salary: PAYE £37.38 per hour, Umbrella £50 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Assist in defining and refining software requirements to ensure clarity and completeness.
• Contribute to interface design and integration specifications.
• Implement software changes and new features in line with design documentation.
• Develop robust, maintainable code that adheres to established coding standards.
• Conduct testing and inspections to ensure software meets functional and quality requirements.
• Collaborate within an agile development framework using tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Git, and Enterprise Architect.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proficient in C++ development.
• Experience developing Windows applications, ideally with knowledge of MFC and C#.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to real-time control systems and ADA programming is advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer

• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Access to modern development tools and practices.
• The chance to work on impactful projects in a forward-thinking organisation.