Team Lead C++ Developer

Searchability; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Searchability seeks a Team Lead C++ Developer in Gloucester to drive the engineering of high-performance software used in national security and defence projects. You will stay hands-on with C++ in an Agile setting, mentoring engineers and delivering robust, scalable solutions for international customers.

The role requires strong Linux development skills, concurrency and networking expertise, and the ability to navigate complex systems.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience developing software in C++, including modern standards.
• Experience with third-party/open-source software such as Boost.
• Strong understanding of performance-focused development and concurrency techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of Linux development, including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel and drivers.
• Strong knowledge of computer networking and TCP/IP, including deep packet inspection.
• Knowledge of HTTP, DNS, DHCP, GTP, MPLS and L2TP.
• Experience with Python, Ruby, Puppet and/or Bash.
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment and using tools such as Jira.
• Previous Team Lead experience.
• SC and/or DV eligible.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering of advanced software products while remaining hands-on with C++ development.
• Work within an Agile/Scrum team to enhance and maintain capabilities for international customers.
• Develop new functionality for performance-critical systems and complex networking environments.
• Travel internationally to access deployed systems and meet end users.

Skills

C++ development

Boost

Performance optimization

Linux development

Networking / TCP/IP

HTTP / DNS / DHCP / GTP / MPLS / L2TP

Scripting: Python / Ruby / Bash

Agile / Scrum

Team Lead experience

Security clearance (SC/DV)

Tools

Jira

Job description

TEAM LEAD C++ DEVELOPER

• £65,000 - £80,000 salary
• Gloucester – fully onsite
• SC and/or DV eligible
• Work on cutting-edge national security and defence technology

ABOUT THE CLIENT:

Our client is a leading technology and defence organisation delivering advanced digital, cyber and intelligence solutions across highly demanding environments. Their engineering teams develop complex, high-performance products used by international customers, with a strong focus on innovation, security and technical excellence. Due to continued demand for their specialist technology, we are looking for an experienced Team Lead C++ Developer to join their engineering team.

THE TEAM LEAD C++ DEVELOPER ROLE:

As a Team Lead C++ Developer, you will lead the engineering of advanced software products while remaining hands-on with C++ development. You will work within an Agile team to enhance and maintain existing capabilities, as well as develop new functionality for international customers. The role will involve performance-critical software, Linux development, concurrency and complex networking environments, with opportunities to travel internationally to access deployed systems and meet end users.

TEAM LEAD C++ DEVELOPER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Strong commercial experience developing software in C++, including modern standards
• Experience with third-party/open-source software such as Boost
• Strong understanding of performance-focused development and concurrency techniques
• Detailed knowledge of Linux development, including build systems, tools, compilers, kernel and drivers
• Strong knowledge of computer networking and TCP/IP, including deep packet inspection
• Knowledge of HTTP, DNS, DHCP, GTP, MPLS and L2TP
• Experience with Python, Ruby, Puppet and/or Bash
• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum environment and using tools such as Jira
• Previous Team Lead experience
• SC and/or DV eligible