Software Engineer

Salary: £63,000 - 103,000 per year

Requirements:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• 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

Technologies:

• PostgreSQL
• Qt
• Security
• XML
• C++

More:

We are recruiting a Software Engineer – C++ for our on-site team in Portsmouth, working on complex and innovative software solutions within defence, including advanced systems used across maritime and defence systems. The role is involved throughout the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through to development, integration and testing. The salary is 50,000 to 70,000 plus package, and due to the nature of the programme, eligibility for UK Security Clearance is required.

last updated 39 week of 2026