Software Engineer

Copello · Portsmouth, South East

Software Engineer at Copello, based in Portsmouth, South East, paying £50,000 - £70,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£50,000 - £70,000 per annum
Location
Portsmouth, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
7 Nov 2026
Sector
Software Developer

Bang in line with the market for software developer

Reference 3856

About the role

Software Engineer – C++ Location – Portsmouth, on-site. Salary - £50,000 - £70,000 plus package. Please note: Due to the nature of the programme, this role requires eligibility for UK Security Clearance. Are you an experienced C++ Software Engineer looking for the opportunity to work on complex and innovative software solutions within defence.  We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join a growing engineering team, designing and developing software for advanced systems used across maritime and defence systems. You’ll be involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to development, integration and testing. What you’ll be doing: Developing and maintaining software solutions using C++ Designing back-end systems, communication layers and client-server applications Developing front-end GUIs Integrating software with external systems and sensors Unit and simulation-based testing Working within an Agile/SCRUM environment What we’re looking for: Strong C++ development experience Object-oriented programming and software design experience Knowledge of data structures, algorithms and design patterns Experience with debugging and fault finding Understanding of networking and data serialisation Database and front-end development experience Strong problem-solving and communication skills Experience with Qt, QML, DDS, PostgreSQL, STL, XML or sensor integration would be highly beneficial. To apply, please email your CV to [email removed]  

Reference: 3856 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 7 Nov 2026 · Listed via Copello

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