About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 95,000 per year
Requirements: Commercial experience developing software in C++ (approximately 18 months or more)Strong Linux development experienceExperience debugging software and working with tools such as ValgrindGood understanding of networking concepts and analysing network traffic and protocolsKnowledge of HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and JavaScriptExperience using DockerFamiliarity with CI/CD tools such as JenkinsExperience using Git for version controlDegree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent commercial experienceStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesA proactive approach to learning and continuous improvementWillingness to travel when requiredCommitment to maintaining the highest standards of security, quality and professionalism Responsibilities: Designing, developing and maintaining high-performance C++ applications for Linux environmentsProducing clean, maintainable and well-tested code with a focus on performance and reliabilityUsing static analysis, profiling and debugging tools to improve software qualityInvestigating and resolving software defects, including third-party library and dependency issuesContainerising applications using DockerSupporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software deliveryCollaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical solutions that meet customer requirementsParticipating in code reviews and following engineering best practicesUsing Git-based version control platforms to support collaborative development Technologies: BootstrapCI/CDCSSDockerGitSupportJavaScriptJenkinsLinuxNetworkSecurityC++ More:
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Software Developer to join a specialist engineering team delivering innovative software solutions within a highly secure environment. This is a full-time onsite role in South West England, with a salary of £43,000 to £60,000. You will work on Linux-based systems supporting mission-critical programmes, using modern development practices to build secure, high-quality software. The role requires active UKIC DV clearance.
last updated 30 week of 2026