Software Engineer - C++/Rust

PA Consulting; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consistent training and development

Flexible healthcare plans

Competitive leave allowances

Team events

Culturally-led clubs

Job summary

A consulting firm in Melbourn is seeking a Software Engineer with 2 to 5 years of experience. Candidates should be qualified in a relevant subject area and passionate about quality software delivery. Responsibilities include collaborating as part of a team and working on purposeful projects. Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance as well. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a focus on continuous development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Approx. 2-5 years of experience as a software engineer.
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance.
• A desire for continuous improvement and quality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work on purposeful software engineering projects.
• Collaborate as part of a team, including pair programming.

Skills

Modern C++

Rust

Python

Network security knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant subject area or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Description

You should be qualified in a relevant subject area through either degree education or experience with approximately 2 to 5 years in working as a software engineer.

You must be eligible for UK Security Clearance.

Key Experience

• Experience with Modern C++ and the STL, or Rust
• Experience with Python
• Bare metal and/or Linux and real time OS experience
• Knowledge or experience of network security

Qualifications

Skills/Personal Qualities:

• A desire to push for continuous improvement and deliver quality software
• An enthusiasm for working collaboratively as part of a team including pair programming using test-driven development

Additional Information

We offer the opportunity to work on purposeful projects with incredible people, competitive salary, pension and bonus scheme, clear pathways to progression, and a thriving learning culture. Benefits include:

• Consistent training, development and career progression
• Flexible healthcare plans for you and your family
• Competitive leave allowances
• Team events
• A range of culturally-led clubs to join, from music to film, yoga to podcasts

It’s an environment that is energetic and fast-paced, that values collaboration, curiosity and treating people fairly.

Diversity

We believe that diversity makes us a stronger firm and look to employ people with different ideas, styles and skillsets. This diversity stimulates a rich, creative environment – one in which our people develop, and our clients enjoy enduring results. We’re committed to recruiting, promoting and rewarding our people solely based on their ability to contribute to PA’s goals, without regard to their sex, race, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age or marital status.