C++ Software Engineer

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Strong software engineering background, including understanding of software realisation and wider system impact.
• Strong commercial experience with C++ and Qt.
• Experience working across the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience working with requirements, development, verification, and supporting documentation.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a wider engineering environment.
• Experience developing software within safety-critical, regulated, or highly dependable environments.
• Active SC clearance.
• Sole British National status.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop a new software Console application using C++ and Qt.
• Work across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements through to automated verification and delivery.
• Develop software that meets high standards of reliability, safety, and performance.
• Produce effective technical documentation throughout the development process.
• Work collaboratively with other engineering teams and stakeholders to ensure successful system integration.
• Identify and introduce new tools, techniques, and approaches to improve development efficiency and sustainability.

Technologies:

• Qt
• Ada
• ARM
• C++

More:

We are a defence-sector team developing software solutions for the next generation of Air Defence Systems. This is a 12-month initial contract for an on-site role in Bristol, working 5 days per week, with a pay rate of £481 per day inside IR35. The role involves a full redevelopment of a software Console product to replace an existing system, with the aim of delivering a more maintainable, robust, and verifiable software architecture.

last updated 37 week of 2026