Mobile Application Developer (C++) Job Title: Mobile Application Developer (C++) Department: Research and Development Reporting to: Software Team Lead The Company Blackstar Amplification started in Northampton, England in 2004 and has an award winning R&D team of engineers. Driven by a passion for designing innovative amplification products that redefine players expectations, Blackstar today distributes products to over 50 countries worldwide and is a major international brand in the amplifier market. See our website for more info! The Role Purpose of the role: * To develop and grow Blackstar’s proprietary software across Android and iOS, both for public release and internal development tools. * Hold responsibility for quality mobile applications: from design brief to release and beyond. * Be part of the next generation of audio products in an exciting team and dynamic industry. Main Activities and Tasks: * · Design, develop and maintain cross-platform (iOS and Android) mobile applications. * · Support in specifying new user-focussed software for the musical instrument market. * · Bring cutting edge new products to market on the App and Play Stores. * · Work within the Software Team to expand and improve our multi-platform software ecosystem. * · Collaborate with the wider team to peer review, bug fix, and generally improve the large Blackstar codebase. * · Devise, control and carry out pre-release test procedures for both hardware and software products. The Person Essential Proven knowledge and working experience with: o Modern C++ o JUCE Framework o Git and the command line o Mobile Application Development o GUI implementation o Deployment to App Store and Google Play o Cross platform development for iOS and Android * Minimum 2 years experience in a commercial software development environment * Ability to produce clean, accurate and reusable code Desirable Experience with: o Dart and the Flutter framework o UI/UX design o Build systems, ideally CMake o CI/CD, ideally GitHub Actions o Plugin Architectures (AU, VST3, AAX, LV2). o Agile development practises and associated software (Jira, Confluence etc.) o Unit Testing * Guitar player or an active interest in music technology An understanding of: o DSP Principles o Linux Development o Real Time Audio o Embedded systems and low level programming * Qualified to degree level or above in Computer Science or related field Personality * Strong team player * Excellent communication skills, both technical and personal * Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude * Able to work to deadlines, with exceptional time management * Methodical approach, and able to work independently on large projects * We’re a small team in a small company; you should have a flexible approach to your role and be willing to assist in various departments and activities when required. The Offer * Primarily office based in Northampton, UK, with some opportunity for hybrid working * Full time 8.00 - 17.00, Monday - Friday * Competitive salary based on experience * Excellent career progression and learning opportunities * Private mental health support