Software Engineer - C++ (SC Cleared)

Additional Resources Ltd.; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

25 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Company pension contributions

Dedicated training and development

EV scheme

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd. is seeking a Software Developer / Software Engineer to design, develop and maintain high-performance backend solutions in C++ and Java within Linux environments. You will lead technical development of components, services and APIs and provide mentoring to junior colleagues.

The role requires SC security clearance, approx. 5 years of commercial experience, and a degree in Computer Science or related field.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong experience with backend development on Linux.
• Proven experience with C++ and Java in production.
• Knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and OO programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend applications using C++ and Java in Linux environments.
• Lead technical development of software components, services and APIs.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and roadmaps.
• Review code and promote engineering standards and best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software issues and integration challenges.
• Build and support RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed systems.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.

Skills

C++

Java

Linux

Object-oriented programming

Multithreading

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Docker

Git

CI/CD tooling

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer / Software Engineer to join an innovative technology organisation delivering complex software solutions for customers across a specialist technical environment.

As a Software Developer / Software Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain high-performance backend solutions using C++ and Java in Linux environments, working with customers and internal teams to deliver reliable, scalable software.

This role offers up to £78,000, with a relocation package considered for the right candidate, plus benefits.

Please only apply if you have right to work in the UK and valid SC security clearance which must be held at the time of application.

You will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing and maintaining backend applications using C++ and Java within Linux environments.
• Leading the technical development of software components, services and APIs.
• Producing reliable, scalable and maintainable code with a strong focus on performance and security.
• Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior and mid-level developers.
• Contributing to software architecture, technical decisions and development roadmaps.
• Reviewing code and promoting consistent engineering standards and development practices.
• Diagnosing and resolving complex software issues, including problems involving third-party dependencies and customer libraries.
• Building and supporting RESTful APIs, microservices and distributed applications.
• Using static analysis, profiling and debugging tools to improve software quality and performance.
• Containerising applications with Docker to support deployment and scalability.
• Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps processes.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

• Software Developer, Software Engineer, Backend Engineer, Backend Developer, Backend Software Engineer, C++ Developer, C++ Software Engineer, Backend Software Developer or in a similar role.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Previously worked as a Software Developer or in a similar role.
• Valid SC security clearance at the time of application.
• Approx.5 years of commercial software development experience using or C++ with some Java, ideally within Linux-based environments.
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience investigating, diagnosing and improving software performance within Linux environments.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns and object-oriented programming.
• Background in developing enterprise-level backend applications, APIs and distributed systems.
• Understanding of multithreading and concurrent application development.
• Knowledge of software debugging and diagnostic techniques.
• Experience working with Agile development environment & relational and/or NoSQL databases.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Docker and application containerisation.
• Understanding of Git and version control & CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or Azure DevOps.

Whats on offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare coverage
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company electric vehicle scheme
• Company pension contributions
• Dedicated training and development support
• Opportunities for continued career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Software Developer / Software Engineer looking for a technically challenging role and take their career further.