Software Engineer

Anson McCade; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Job summary

A leading UK organisation is seeking a C++ Software Engineer to develop complex engineering solutions in Manchester. In this role, you'll work on performance-critical software in a Linux environment, requiring expertise in C++ and an understanding of system and hardware integration. You'll engage in tasks ranging from designing software components to debugging and defect resolution within an Agile team. The position includes private medical care as part of the package.

Qualifications

• Background in systems, embedded, or hardware adjacent software development.
• Solid Linux development experience including build systems and debugging.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals at protocol level.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, correct, and document software components.
• Develop modern C++ solutions focusing on performance and concurrency.
• Work closely with hardware and firmware level components.
• Analyse and resolve complex defects across software and system layers.
• Provide accurate estimates of development effort from technical specifications.
• Contribute effectively within an Agile engineering environment.

Skills

C++ performance optimization

Linux development

Networking fundamentals

Agile methodologies

Job description

Our client, a leading UK organisation delivering highly complex, mission critical engineering solutions, is currently seeking a C++ Software Engineer to work on long term programmes supporting sensitive and technically demanding systems.

This role offers the opportunity to work on low level, performance critical software in a Linux environment, contributing to systems where reliability, efficiency and correctness are essential.

As a C++ Software Engineer you will:

• Design, code, test, correct and document software components that form part of a highly engineered system
• Develop modern C++ solutions with a strong focus on performance, concurrency and system behaviour
• Work closely with hardware and firmware level components as part of an integrated platform
• Analyse and resolve complex defects across software and system layers
• Provide accurate estimates of development effort from technical specifications
• Contribute effectively within an Agile engineering environment

The C++ Software Engineer will have:

• A background in systems, embedded or hardware adjacent software development
• Solid Linux development experience including build systems and debugging
• An understanding of networking fundamentals at protocol level
• The ability to work collaboratively within a technical team and share knowledge

The Package:

• Private medical care

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK and be eligible to undertake UK National Security Vetting up to DV level.