Software Engineer C++

EVS Broadcast Equipment; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness and healthcare benefits

Flexible schedules

Hybrid working policies

Opportunities for internal mobility

Wide range of trainings

Job summary

A leading global technology company is seeking a Software Engineer to work on developing core components for their broadcast control system, Cerebrum. The ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of experience in modern C++ and Kubernetes, along with a focus on quality and problem-solving. This role offers flexible schedules and wellness benefits. Applicants are encouraged to apply if they possess strong communication skills and enjoy working in agile teams.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years’ experience in software development using modern C++.
• Experience of developing and deploying applications in Kubernetes.
• Experience of designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Analyse user stories and translate them into technical tasks.
• Develop new software components or enhance existing ones.
• With a test-driven attitude develop unit tests.

Skills

modern C++

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

problem-solving

multithreaded codebase

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Windows

Linux

Jira

TeamCity

BitBucket

Job description

EVS is the leader in video production servers and live content management. We deliver live video and emotions to billions of people, every day.

As a Software Engineer specialising in modern C++ and Kubernetes, you will work on developing core components for Cerebrum, a broadcast control system.

Used by customers across the world, Cerebrum plays a key role in the production of major global sporting events, live programs such as news and studio management.

Cerebrum allows customers to create customised workflows that operators can access through thick or thin clients and performs Control and Orchestration of Broadcast Systems, routing and tallying signals across SDI, IP and Hybrid technologies as well as the control of third‑party devices.

Our development processes are based on Scrum; we work in agile teams with continuous integration and automated tests.

Job Description

• Analyse user stories and translate them into technical tasks, estimate the size and complexity of the tasks
• Develop new software components or enhance existing ones
• With a test‑driven attitude develop unit tests
• Create or maintain technical documentation
• Solve defects reported in the defect tracking system
• Identify risks and discuss them with the Quality Control department for building adequate test plans
• Follow the EVS software development process (Source Control Management, Defect Tracking, Coding Rules, Continuous Integration)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of development processes and tools

Profile

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science of equivalent
• 5-8 years’ experience in software development using modern C++
• Experience of developing and deploying highly resilient applications in Kubernetes, including load balancing and networking
• Experience of designing and implementing RESTful APIs and WebSocket communication
• Experience of working in a large multithreaded codebase
• Experience in software development on Windows and/or Linux
• Proven track record in problem solving
• Experience in software design and architecture

The following experiences are not mandatory and will be considered an asset:

• Experience or knowledge of the Broadcast Industry, Scrum, test‑driven development
• Experience with Agile development methods and tools (e.g. Jira, TeamCity and BitBucket)

Soft Skills

• Focus on quality, detail‑minded, willing to take care of customer point of view
• Critical but constructive mindset focused on delivery constraints and pragmatism
• Capable of executing tasks autonomously, of planning and communicating planning and progress, of getting help where needed
• Good written and verbal communication skills share information actively; respond properly, reports on time; accept criticism and other opinions, addresses criticism constructively
• Excellent team player, creative, pragmatic and proactive
• Quickly understands a technical domain and its complexity
• Aligned with EVS Values: Innovation, Passion, Excellence, Agility, Teamwork and Customer Success

Languages

• Knowledge of French or Portuguese is an asset

Offer

Becoming Part of the EVS Team not only means that you will receive a competitive salary in line with your skills and the market, but also a range of other additional wellness and healthcare benefits. Our flexible schedules and hybrid way of working (homeworking) policies will help you preserve your work‑life balance.

EVS will give you the tools to develop your skills and your career by giving you the opportunities of internal mobilities and a wide range of trainings. We encourage our motivated talents with a friendly, lively, and inclusive environment.