Urgent hire - Embedded C++ / C Linux Software Engineer - £50k - £55k

Opus Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Evesham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Embedded / Firmware Software Developer to join a team in Evesham. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of embedded software development experience, strong skills in C/C++, and expertise in microcontrollers. This is a full-time position requiring 5 days onsite, focusing on building robust solutions for the Electricity Distribution Industry. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Embedded Software Development experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills.
• Expertise with Microchip PIC and/or STM32 microcontrollers.
• Ability to interpret circuit schematics and use oscilloscopes/logic analysers.
• Experience with Embedded Linux (Buildroot or similar).
• A strong focus on secure coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software solutions for the Electricity Distribution Industry.
• Work with microcontrollers and communication protocols.

Skills

Embedded Software Development experience

C/C++

Microchip PIC and/or STM32 microcontrollers

Ability to interpret circuit schematics

Embedded Linux

Secure coding practices

Job description

Overview

Embedded / Firmware Software Developer – C / C++ • 5 Days Onsite – Evesham, Worcestershire

Powering the Smart Grid Revolution. Join a dynamic product development team at the forefront of smart grid innovation. Our client’s monitoring and control systems are deployed in electricity substations and control rooms worldwide, helping utility providers deliver more reliable, secure, and sustainable power networks.

The client is looking for a seasoned Embedded/Firmware Developer with a passion for solving real-world engineering challenges. You’ll be working hands-on with microcontrollers, embedded Linux, and secure communication protocols to build robust, scalable solutions for the Electricity Distribution Industry and its evolving needs.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of Embedded Software Development experience
• Strong C/C++ skills
• Expertise with Microchip PIC and/or STM32 microcontrollers
• Ability to interpret circuit schematics and use oscilloscopes/logic analysers
• Experience with Embedded Linux (Buildroot or similar)
• A strong focus on secure coding practices

Bonus Skills (Not Essential, But Awesome to Have)

• RS485, RS232, USB
• GSM/GPRS/3G, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS
• OTA firmware updates
• RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS), MODBUS, DNP3.0
• Automated build/test environments
• Brushless DC motor control
• MISRA/C++ standards

Why This Role?

• Be part of a tight-knit, agile team where your ideas matter
• Work on mission-critical systems that support national infrastructure
• Enjoy the stability of an established SME with a global footprint
• Collaborate in a brand-new office and manufacturing facility

Due to the nature of the work, this role is 5 days onsite in Evesham.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Contact: [e-mail] to find out more