Software Developer

Salary: £43,000 – £60,000
Location: South West England (Onsite)
Clearance: Must hold active UKIC DV Clearance
To Apply: Please email your CV to [email removed]

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Software Developer to join a specialist engineering team delivering innovative software solutions within a highly secure environment. Working on Linux-based systems, you’ll play a key role in developing high-performance C++ applications that support mission-critical programmes.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer with commercial C++ experience who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working with modern development practices, and contributing to secure, high-quality software.

What You’ll be Doing

• Designing, developing and maintaining high-performance C++ applications for Linux environments.
• Producing clean, maintainable and well-tested code with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Using static analysis, profiling and debugging tools to improve software quality.
• Investigating and resolving software defects, including third-party library and dependency issues.
• Containerising applications using Docker.
• Supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Participating in code reviews and following engineering best practices.
• Using Git-based version control platforms to support collaborative development.

Essential Skills andamp; Experience

• Commercial experience developing software in C++ (approximately 18 months or more).
• Strong Linux development experience.
• Experience debugging software and working with tools such as Valgrind.
• Good understanding of networking concepts and analysing network traffic and protocols.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScript.
• Experience using Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins.
• Experience using Git for version control.
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent commercial experience

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, quality and professionalism.