Software Engineer

Copello; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello is seeking a Software Engineer (C++) to join our defence-focused engineering team in Portsmouth. The role involves designing and developing software for advanced maritime and defence systems, supporting the full lifecycle from requirements through testing.

On-site work with an emphasis on robust, secure software in a SCRUM environment. You will develop and maintain C++ solutions, design back-end and front-end components, integrate with sensors, perform unit tests, and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Strong C++ development experience.
• OO design and software architecture experience.
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Experience with debugging and fault finding.
• Understanding of networking and data serialization.
• Database and front-end development experience.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining software solutions using C++.
• Designing back-end systems, communication layers and client-server applications
• Developing front-end GUIs
• Integrating software with external systems and sensors
• Unit and simulation-based testing
• Working within an Agile/SCRUM environment

Skills

C++ development

OOP & design

Data structures & algorithms

Debugging & fault finding

Networking & data serialization

Database & front-end

Problem solving & communication

Job description

Software Engineer – C++

Location – Portsmouth, on-site.

Salary - £50,000 - £70,000 plus package.

Please note: Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance.

Are you an experienced C++ Software Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on complex and innovative software solutions within defence.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team, designing and developing software for advanced systems used across maritime and defence systems. You’ll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to development, integration and testing.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and maintaining software solutions using C++
• Designing back-end systems, communication layers and client-server applications
• Developing front-end GUIs
• Integrating software with external systems and sensors
• Unit and simulation-based testing
• Working within an Agile/SCRUM environment

What we’re looking for:

• Strong C++ development experience
• Object-oriented programming and software design experience
• Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns
• Experience with debugging and fault finding
• Understanding of networking and data serialisation
• Database and front-end development experience
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills